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Jacques Duphly

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52:14

Jacques Duphly's 'Pièces de Clavecin, Book 3' is a collection of harpsichord pieces that was composed in the mid-18th century. The exact date of composition is not known, but it is believed to have been written between 1744 and 1768. The collection was first published in Paris in 1768. The 'Pièces de Clavecin, Book 3' consists of eight movements, each of which is a character piece. The movements are titled La Forqueray, La Félix, La Vanlo, La De Vaucanson, La Pothouin, La Tribolet, La Lanza, and La Victoire. Each movement is named after a person or a concept, and the music is meant to evoke the characteristics of that person or concept. The first movement, La Forqueray, is named after the French composer and viol player Antoine Forqueray. The music is characterized by its use of ornamentation and its lively tempo. The second movement, La Félix, is named after a character from a play by Voltaire. The music is light and playful, with a delicate melody and a fast tempo. The third movement, La Vanlo, is named after the French dancer and choreographer Louis-Guillaume Pécour, who was known for his graceful movements. The music is characterized by its flowing melody and its use of arpeggios. The fourth movement, La De Vaucanson, is named after the French inventor Jacques de Vaucanson, who was known for his mechanical creations. The music is characterized by its use of repeated notes and its mechanical rhythm. The fifth movement, La Pothouin, is named after the French harpsichordist and composer Jean-Baptiste Pothouin. The music is characterized by its use of ornamentation and its lively tempo. The sixth movement, La Tribolet, is named after a character from a play by Molière. The music is light and playful, with a fast tempo and a lively melody. The seventh movement, La Lanza, is named after the Spanish dancer and choreographer Gasparo Angiolini, who was known for his dramatic movements. The music is characterized by its use of dramatic chords and its fast tempo. The final movement, La Victoire, is named after the concept of victory. The music is characterized by its triumphant melody and its use of arpeggios. Overall, 'Pièces de Clavecin, Book 3' is a collection of lively and playful character pieces that showcase Duphly's skill as a composer and his ability to evoke different moods and emotions through music.

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