Composer

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Jean Barrière

Genre

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Chamber

Average_duration

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7:01

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

The Sonata for pardessus de viole & continuo in F minor is a composition by the French composer Jean Barrière. It is the sixth sonata in his Book 5 Pardessus de viole Sonatas and was composed in the early 18th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1708 and 1720. The sonata is in three movements, typical of the Baroque sonata form. The first movement is marked Adagio and is in F minor. It begins with a slow, mournful melody played by the pardessus de viole, accompanied by the continuo. The melody is then repeated with variations, showcasing the virtuosity of the pardessus de viole. The movement ends with a brief coda. The second movement is marked Allegro and is in F major. It is a lively dance-like movement, with the pardessus de viole and continuo playing in a call-and-response style. The movement features several sections with different tempos and moods, including a slower, more lyrical section in the middle. The movement ends with a fast, energetic coda. The final movement is marked Adagio and is in F minor. It is a slow, melancholy movement, with the pardessus de viole playing a mournful melody accompanied by the continuo. The melody is then repeated with variations, showcasing the pardessus de viole's virtuosity once again. The movement ends with a brief coda. The Sonata for pardessus de viole & continuo in F minor is a beautiful example of Baroque chamber music. It showcases the pardessus de viole, a small, high-pitched viola da gamba that was popular in France in the early 18th century. The sonata's three movements are typical of the Baroque sonata form, with each movement featuring a different tempo and mood. The sonata's use of call-and-response between the pardessus de viole and continuo is also typical of Baroque chamber music. Overall, the Sonata for pardessus de viole & continuo in F minor is a beautiful and virtuosic work that showcases the talents of both the composer and the performer.

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