Composer

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Girolamo Frescobaldi

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Publication Date

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1628

Average_duration

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3:19

Girolamo Frescobaldi was an Italian composer and keyboardist 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 his time, and his music had a significant influence on the development of keyboard music in the Baroque period. In partitura, il primo libro della canzoni ... No. 35, canto alto tenore, e basso, detta l'Alessandrina is a collection of canzonas for three voices, composed by Frescobaldi. The work was published in 1628 and is considered one of his most important collections of instrumental music. The premiere of the work is not known, but it was likely performed in the courts and churches of Italy during the early 17th century. The work consists of six movements, each of which is characterized by its lively rhythms, intricate counterpoint, and virtuosic keyboard writing. The first movement, marked "Allegro," is a lively and energetic canzona in triple meter. The second movement, marked "Adagio," is a slow and expressive piece that features a beautiful melody in the alto voice. The third movement, marked "Allegro," is a lively and rhythmic canzona that features intricate counterpoint between the three voices. The fourth movement, marked "Adagio," is a slow and expressive piece that features a beautiful melody in the tenor voice. The fifth movement, marked "Allegro," is a lively and virtuosic canzona that features intricate keyboard writing and virtuosic passages in all three voices. The final movement, marked "Allegro," is a lively and energetic canzona that features intricate counterpoint and virtuosic keyboard writing. Overall, In partitura, il primo libro della canzoni ... No. 35, canto alto tenore, e basso, detta l'Alessandrina is a masterpiece of Baroque instrumental music. Its lively rhythms, intricate counterpoint, and virtuosic keyboard writing make it a challenging and rewarding work for performers and a delight for listeners.

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