Composer

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Johann Jacob Froberger

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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before 1656

Publication Date

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1656

Average_duration

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7:43

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Johann Jacob Froberger's Partita No. 11, for keyboard in D major, FbWV 611/611a/611c, is a collection of dance movements that was composed in the mid-17th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written sometime between 1656 and 1662. The partita was first published in 1693, after Froberger's death. The partita consists of six movements, each of which is based on a different dance form. The first movement is an allemande, a slow and stately dance in quadruple meter. The second movement is a courante, a faster dance in triple meter that is characterized by its flowing, continuous motion. The third movement is a sarabande, a slow and solemn dance in triple meter that was originally from Spain but became popular throughout Europe in the 17th century. The fourth movement is a gigue, a lively dance in compound meter that is characterized by its syncopated rhythms. The fifth movement is a minuet, a moderate dance in triple meter that was popular in the courts of Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. The final movement is a chaconne, a dance in triple meter that is characterized by its repeating harmonic progression. Froberger's Partita No. 11 is notable for its use of ornamentation and its complex harmonies. Froberger was known for his skill as an improviser, and his keyboard music often includes elaborate ornamentation that is meant to be added by the performer. The partita also features a number of unexpected harmonic shifts and modulations, which give the music a sense of unpredictability and excitement. Overall, Froberger's Partita No. 11 is a fine example of the keyboard music of the mid-17th century. Its combination of dance forms, ornamentation, and complex harmonies make it a challenging and rewarding work for performers and listeners alike.

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