Composer

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Girolamo Frescobaldi

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Song

Publication Date

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1628

Average_duration

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3:06

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 keyboard music in the early Baroque period, and his works had a significant influence on the development of keyboard music in Italy and beyond. One of Frescobaldi's most famous works is "In partitura, il primo libro della canzoni ... No. 3, canto solo, detta la Lucchesina". This work was composed in the early 17th century and was first published in 1628. It is a solo vocal work, with the text in Italian. The work is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked "Allegro", and it is a lively and energetic piece. The second movement is marked "Adagio", and it is a slow and expressive piece. The third movement is marked "Allegro", and it is a fast and lively piece. The characteristics of this work are typical of Frescobaldi's style. The music is highly virtuosic, with complex rhythms and intricate ornamentation. The vocal line is often highly ornamented, with trills, runs, and other embellishments. The accompaniment is also highly ornamented, with elaborate figurations and flourishes. Overall, "In partitura, il primo libro della canzoni ... No. 3, canto solo, detta la Lucchesina" is a masterpiece of Baroque vocal music. It showcases Frescobaldi's virtuosic keyboard style and his ability to write expressive and highly ornamented vocal music. It remains a popular work among singers and keyboardists today.

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