Composer

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Francisco Correa de Arrauxo

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Tiento

Compose Date

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before 1626

Publication Date

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1626

Average_duration

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5:40

Francisco Correa de Arrauxo was a Spanish composer and organist who lived during the 16th and 17th centuries. He is known for his contributions to the development of the Spanish keyboard music, particularly the tiento, a type of keyboard composition that was popular in Spain during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. One of his most famous works is the "Tiento de 6° Tono, Sobre la Batalla de Morales," which was composed in the late 16th century. The piece is a tiento, which is a type of keyboard composition that was popular in Spain during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It is written for the organ and is in the key of D minor. The "Tiento de 6° Tono, Sobre la Batalla de Morales" is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked "Allegro," and it is characterized by its fast tempo and lively rhythms. The second movement is marked "Adagio," and it is a slower, more contemplative piece that features a beautiful melody and rich harmonies. The third movement is marked "Allegro," and it is a return to the fast, lively rhythms of the first movement. The piece is named after the Battle of Morales, which was a military conflict that took place in 1575 between the Spanish army and the forces of the Ottoman Empire. The battle was a significant victory for the Spanish, and it is believed that Correa de Arrauxo composed the "Tiento de 6° Tono" in honor of the Spanish soldiers who fought in the battle. The "Tiento de 6° Tono, Sobre la Batalla de Morales" is a beautiful and complex piece of music that showcases Correa de Arrauxo's skill as a composer and organist. It is a testament to the rich musical tradition of Spain during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and it continues to be performed and admired by musicians and music lovers around the world.

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