Composer

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Biagio Marini

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Canzona

Compose Date

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Jan 25, 1617

Publication Date

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Jan 25, 1617

Average_duration

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3:01

La Marina, Op. 1/8 is a composition by Biagio Marini, an Italian composer and violinist of the Baroque era. The piece was composed in the early 17th century and is part of Marini's first published collection of instrumental music, titled "Sonate, symphonie, canzoni, passemezzi, balletti, corenti, gagliarde et retornelli, per sonar con ogni sorte di stromenti" (Sonatas, symphonies, canzonas, passamezzos, ballets, courantes, galliards, and returns, for playing with all sorts of instruments). La Marina is a sonata da chiesa, a type of instrumental composition that was commonly performed in church services during the Baroque era. The piece is in four movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement is marked "Adagio," and features a slow, mournful melody played by the violin over a simple bass line. The second movement, marked "Allegro," is a lively dance in triple meter, with the violin and bass trading off melodic phrases. The third movement, marked "Adagio," returns to the mournful mood of the first movement, with the violin playing a plaintive melody over a more complex bass line. The final movement, marked "Allegro," is a fast and energetic dance in duple meter, with the violin and bass once again trading off melodic phrases. One of the most notable characteristics of La Marina is its use of ornamentation, a hallmark of Baroque music. Marini's violin writing is highly virtuosic, with rapid runs, trills, and other embellishments adding color and excitement to the music. The piece also features a strong sense of rhythm, with the bass line providing a steady foundation for the violin's melodic flourishes. La Marina premiered in the early 17th century, likely in Italy, where Marini spent much of his career. The piece has since become a staple of the Baroque violin repertoire, and is frequently performed and recorded by modern musicians.

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