Composer

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Girolamo Frescobaldi

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Canzona

Publication Date

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1628

Average_duration

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3:34

Girolamo Frescobaldi was an Italian composer and keyboardist of the Baroque era. He was born in Ferrara in 1583 and died in Rome in 1643. He was one of the most important composers of keyboard music in the early Baroque period, and his works had a significant influence on the development of keyboard music in Italy and beyond. One of Frescobaldi's most famous works is "In partitura, il primo libro della canzoni ... No. 19, canto e basso, detta la Capriola." This work was composed in the early 17th century and was first published in 1628. It is a collection of canzonas for keyboard, and it is considered one of the most important collections of keyboard music from the Baroque era. The work is divided into several movements, each of which has its own unique characteristics. The first movement is a lively and energetic canzona in the key of G minor. It features a fast and intricate melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple bass line in the left hand. The second movement is a slower and more contemplative canzona in the key of C major. It features a beautiful melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple bass line in the left hand. The third movement is a lively and playful canzona in the key of F major. It features a fast and intricate melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple bass line in the left hand. The fourth movement is a slow and expressive canzona in the key of D minor. It features a beautiful melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple bass line in the left hand. The fifth movement is a lively and energetic canzona in the key of A minor. It features a fast and intricate melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple bass line in the left hand. The sixth and final movement is a lively and playful canzona in the key of G major. It features a fast and intricate melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple bass line in the left hand. Overall, "In partitura, il primo libro della canzoni ... No. 19, canto e basso, detta la Capriola" is a masterpiece of Baroque keyboard music. It showcases Frescobaldi's skill as a composer and his ability to create beautiful and intricate melodies. It is a must-listen for anyone interested in the history of keyboard music.

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