Composer

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Samuel Scheidt

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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5:36

Samuel Scheidt's 'Cantzon No. 30 Supra intra Etiopicam' is a Baroque instrumental piece composed for brass ensemble. The piece was likely composed in the early 17th century, during Scheidt's tenure as the court organist in Halle, Germany. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1609 and 1620. The 'Cantzon No. 30 Supra intra Etiopicam' is a single-movement work that is characterized by its lively and energetic rhythms, as well as its use of antiphonal brass writing. The piece is scored for two cornetts, three trombones, and a bassoon, and features a call-and-response style of writing between the two cornetts and the trombones. The piece begins with a fanfare-like introduction, featuring the two cornetts playing in unison. This is followed by a lively and rhythmic section in which the trombones and bassoon join in, creating a rich and full-bodied sound. The piece then moves into a more lyrical section, featuring a solo cornett playing a melodic line over a simple accompaniment. This section is followed by a return to the energetic rhythms of the opening, with the full ensemble playing in unison. Throughout the piece, Scheidt makes use of a variety of musical techniques, including imitation, canon, and ornamentation. The antiphonal writing between the two cornetts and the trombones creates a sense of dialogue and conversation between the different sections of the ensemble, while the use of ornamentation adds a sense of virtuosity and excitement to the music. The 'Cantzon No. 30 Supra intra Etiopicam' is a prime example of Scheidt's skill as a composer of instrumental music. Its lively rhythms, antiphonal writing, and use of ornamentation make it a popular piece among brass ensembles to this day. The piece was likely premiered during Scheidt's time as court organist in Halle, and has since become a staple of the Baroque brass repertoire.

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