Composer

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Girolamo Frescobaldi

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Canzona

Publication Date

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1627

Average_duration

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2:31

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" is a collection of keyboard music that was published in 1627. It contains a variety of pieces, including toccatas, canzonas, and other keyboard works. The collection is notable for its technical complexity and its use of chromaticism and dissonance. The Canzona Sesta in C major is one of the most famous pieces in the collection. It is a canzona, which is a type of instrumental music that was popular in the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. The piece is written for both harpsichord and organ, and it is characterized by its lively rhythms, intricate counterpoint, and virtuosic keyboard writing. The Canzona Sesta in C major is divided into three movements. The first movement is in a fast tempo and is characterized by its lively rhythms and intricate counterpoint. The second movement is slower and more lyrical, with a beautiful melody that is passed between the two keyboards. The third movement is a lively dance, with a driving rhythm and virtuosic keyboard writing. One of the most notable characteristics of the Canzona Sesta in C major is its use of chromaticism and dissonance. Frescobaldi was known for his innovative use of harmony, and this piece is a great example of his use of chromaticism to create tension and dissonance. The piece also features a variety of keyboard techniques, including rapid arpeggios, trills, and ornamentation. The Canzona Sesta in C major was premiered in the early 17th century, and it quickly became one of Frescobaldi's most popular works. It has since been performed and recorded by many keyboardists, and it remains a beloved piece of Baroque keyboard music.

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