Composer

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Giovanni Maria Trabaci

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1603

Average_duration

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3:05

Giovanni Maria Trabaci was an Italian composer and organist who lived during the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. He was born in Naples in 1575 and died there in 1647. Trabaci was a prolific composer of keyboard music, and his works are considered to be some of the finest examples of the Neapolitan school of keyboard music. One of Trabaci's most famous works is the "Ricercare quarto tono," which was composed for keyboard in the early 17th century. The piece is in four movements and is written in the key of G minor. It is believed to have been composed around 1615, although the exact date is not known. The first movement of the "Ricercare quarto tono" is a slow and stately introduction, which sets the mood for the rest of the piece. The second movement is a lively and energetic fugue, which showcases Trabaci's skill as a composer of contrapuntal music. The third movement is a more subdued and introspective piece, which provides a contrast to the previous movement. The final movement is a fast and virtuosic toccata, which brings the piece to a thrilling conclusion. The "Ricercare quarto tono" is a prime example of Trabaci's style, which is characterized by its use of complex counterpoint, rich harmonies, and virtuosic keyboard writing. The piece is also notable for its use of chromaticism, which was a relatively new technique at the time of its composition. The "Ricercare quarto tono" was premiered in Naples, where Trabaci was the organist at the Santa Maria Maggiore church. It quickly became popular among keyboard players throughout Italy and beyond, and it remains a beloved piece of music to this day.

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