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Jacques Boyvin

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

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2:17

Jacques Boyvin was a French Baroque composer and organist who lived from 1649 to 1706. He was one of the most prominent organists of his time and his music was highly regarded by his contemporaries. One of his most famous works is the organ piece 'Tierce en taille', which was composed in the late 17th century. 'Tierce en taille' is a piece for solo organ and is part of a larger collection of organ music called 'Livre d'orgue'. The piece is in the key of G major and is written in the French Baroque style. It is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement is marked 'Grave' and is slow and solemn. It begins with a simple melody played on the pedals, which is then taken up by the manuals. The melody is then developed and embellished, with the use of ornamentation and counterpoint. The movement ends with a cadence in the dominant key of D major. The second movement is marked 'Fugue' and is a lively and energetic piece. It begins with a subject played on the pedals, which is then taken up by the manuals. The subject is then developed and passed between the different voices of the fugue. The movement ends with a virtuosic passage played on the pedals. The third movement is marked 'Dialogue' and is a conversation between two contrasting themes. The first theme is played on the manuals and is light and playful, while the second theme is played on the pedals and is more serious and contemplative. The two themes are then developed and combined, with the use of imitation and counterpoint. The movement ends with a grand finale, played on the full organ. 'Tierce en taille' is a prime example of French Baroque organ music, with its use of ornamentation, counterpoint, and virtuosic pedal technique. It was premiered in the late 17th century and has since become a staple of the organ repertoire.

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