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Antonio Martín y Coll

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Keyboard

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Flores de música is a collection of instrumental music composed by Antonio Martín y Coll, a Spanish Baroque composer. The collection was composed in the late 17th century and was first published in 1706. The premiere of the collection is not known, but it is believed to have been performed in various churches and courts in Spain. The collection consists of 12 movements, each named after a flower. The movements are: La Rosa, El Clavel, La Margarita, El Lirio, El Jazmín, El Nardo, El Pensamiento, El Girasol, El Jacinto, La Violeta, El Narciso, and La Azucena. Each movement is a short piece for solo instrument, either a keyboard instrument or a string instrument. The characteristics of Flores de música are typical of Baroque music. The pieces are characterized by their ornamental melodies, complex harmonies, and use of counterpoint. The pieces are also highly expressive, with a wide range of emotions conveyed through the music. The use of ornamentation is particularly notable, with trills, turns, and other embellishments used extensively throughout the collection. Overall, Flores de música is a beautiful and expressive collection of Baroque instrumental music. It showcases the skill and artistry of Antonio Martín y Coll, and is a testament to the rich musical tradition of Spain in the 17th century.

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