Composer

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Jacob van Eyck

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Collection

Compose Date

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ca. 1646

Average_duration

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623:15

Movement_count

:

143

Movement ....

Der Fluyten Lust-hof is a collection of Dutch songs and dance tunes for solo recorder, composed by Jacob van Eyck in the early 17th century. The collection was first published in 1644 and contains 140 pieces divided into three volumes. The premiere of Der Fluyten Lust-hof is not known, but it is believed that van Eyck performed the pieces himself in public and private settings. The collection was popular among amateur and professional musicians alike and was widely circulated throughout Europe. The movements in Der Fluyten Lust-hof are varied and include pavanes, galliards, allemandes, courantes, and other dance forms. The pieces are arranged in alphabetical order by title, rather than by key or genre, which was a unique feature at the time. One of the characteristics of Der Fluyten Lust-hof is its use of ornamentation and improvisation. Van Eyck was known for his virtuosic playing and his ability to embellish and vary the melodies of the tunes. The collection also includes some pieces with variations written out by van Eyck himself. Another characteristic of Der Fluyten Lust-hof is its use of Dutch folk melodies and popular songs. Many of the tunes were well-known in the Netherlands at the time and were adapted by van Eyck for the recorder. The collection also includes some original compositions by van Eyck. Overall, Der Fluyten Lust-hof is an important collection of early music for the recorder and provides a glimpse into the musical culture of the Netherlands in the 17th century. Its popularity and influence can still be seen today, as many of the tunes are still performed and recorded by modern musicians.

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