Composer

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Girolamo Frescobaldi

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Canzona

Publication Date

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1635

Average_duration

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2:47

Girolamo Frescobaldi was an Italian composer and organist of the Baroque era. He was born in Ferrara in 1583 and died in Rome in 1643. He was one of the most important composers of keyboard music in the early Baroque period, and his works had a significant influence on the development of keyboard music in Italy and beyond. Fiori Musicali is a collection of organ music composed by Frescobaldi and published in 1635. It consists of three masses and several other pieces for the organ, including toccatas, canzonas, and hymns. The collection is considered one of the most important works of organ music from the Baroque era. The 14th piece in the collection is the Canzon Dopo l'Epistola. It is a short piece, lasting only about two minutes, and is typically played during the Mass after the Epistle. The piece is in the key of G minor and is written in a contrapuntal style, with three voices weaving in and out of each other. The piece is divided into three sections, or movements. The first movement is a slow and solemn introduction, with the three voices playing a simple melody in unison. The second movement is faster and more lively, with the three voices playing a more complex melody that is full of energy and movement. The third movement is a return to the slower and more solemn style of the first movement, with the three voices playing a simple melody that gradually fades away. The Canzon Dopo l'Epistola is a beautiful example of Frescobaldi's skill as a composer of keyboard music. It showcases his ability to create complex and intricate melodies that are full of emotion and energy, while also demonstrating his mastery of counterpoint and harmony. The piece is a testament to the beauty and power of Baroque organ music, and it remains a beloved work among organists and music lovers to this day.

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