Composer

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Girolamo Frescobaldi

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Publication Date

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1628

Average_duration

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3:05

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. 27, due canti, e basso, detta la Lanciona." This work was composed in the early 17th century and was first published in 1628. It is a collection of two canzonas and a basso continuo, and it is known for its complex and virtuosic keyboard writing. The first movement of "In partitura, il primo libro della canzoni ... No. 27, due canti, e basso, detta la Lanciona" is a canzona in G minor. It is marked "Allegro" and is characterized by its lively and energetic rhythms. The second movement is a canzona in C major, marked "Adagio." This movement is more lyrical and expressive than the first, with a slower tempo and more melodic writing. The basso continuo part of "In partitura, il primo libro della canzoni ... No. 27, due canti, e basso, detta la Lanciona" is also notable for its complexity and virtuosity. It provides a rich harmonic foundation for the two canzonas, and its intricate figurations and ornamentation add to the overall complexity and richness of the work. Overall, "In partitura, il primo libro della canzoni ... No. 27, due canti, e basso, detta la Lanciona" is a masterpiece of Baroque keyboard music. Its complex and virtuosic writing, rich harmonies, and expressive melodies make it a challenging and rewarding work for performers and listeners alike.

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