Composer

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Girolamo Frescobaldi

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Partita

Publication Date

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1627

Average_duration

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7:46

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. The 'Il secondo libro de toccate, canzone...di cimbalo et organo, No. 3, Toccata Terza. Per l'organo da sonarsi alla levatione in D minor' is a piece for organ that was composed by Frescobaldi in the early 17th century. It is part of a collection of keyboard works that he published in 1627, which includes toccatas, canzonas, and other pieces for harpsichord and organ. The 'Toccata Terza' is one of the most famous pieces in the collection, and it is often performed today by organists around the world. It is a virtuosic piece that showcases Frescobaldi's skill as a keyboardist and his mastery of counterpoint and harmony. The piece is in D minor and is divided into three main sections. The first section is a toccata, which is characterized by fast, virtuosic passages and improvisatory flourishes. The second section is a fugue, which is based on a single theme that is introduced at the beginning of the section and developed throughout. The third section is a toccata again, which brings the piece to a dramatic conclusion. The 'Toccata Terza' is a challenging piece to play, and it requires a high level of technical skill and musical sensitivity. It is a testament to Frescobaldi's genius as a composer and his contribution to the development of keyboard music in the Baroque era.

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