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Girolamo Frescobaldi
Il secondo libro de toccate, canzone...di cimbalo et organo, No. 9, Toccata Nona. Non senza fitiga si giunge al fine in F major
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Girolamo Frescobaldi
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Keyboard
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Partita
Publication Date
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1627
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5:16
Girolamo Frescobaldi was an Italian composer, organist, and keyboard player of the Baroque era. He was born in Ferrara, Italy, in 1583 and died in Rome in 1643. Frescobaldi was one of the most important keyboard composers of his time, and his music had a significant influence on the development of keyboard music in the Baroque era. The Second Book of Toccatas, Canzonas, and Capriccios for Harpsichord and Organ is a collection of keyboard music composed by Frescobaldi. The collection was published in 1627 and contains 12 toccatas, 12 canzonas, and 10 capriccios. The ninth piece in the collection is the Toccata Nona in F major. The Toccata Nona is a virtuosic keyboard piece that is characterized by its fast and intricate passages. The piece is in F major and is written for both harpsichord and organ. The toccata is divided into three sections, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first section of the toccata is marked "Allegro" and is characterized by its fast and lively tempo. The section features a series of rapid arpeggios and runs that showcase the performer's technical skill and virtuosity. The second section of the toccata is marked "Adagio" and is a slower and more contemplative section. The section features a series of chord progressions and melodic lines that create a sense of introspection and reflection. The final section of the toccata is marked "Allegro" and is a return to the fast and lively tempo of the opening section. The section features a series of rapid runs and arpeggios that build to a dramatic conclusion. Overall, the Toccata Nona is a challenging and virtuosic keyboard piece that showcases Frescobaldi's skill as a composer and his understanding of the capabilities of the harpsichord and organ. The piece is a testament to the technical and artistic achievements of the Baroque era and remains a popular and influential work in the keyboard repertoire.
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The second book of toccatas, song...of cimbalo and organ, No. 9, Toccata Ninth. Not without fitiga does one reach the end in F major  Toccata nona (Il secondo libro di toccate, canzone, versi d'hinni, Magnificat, gagliarde, correnti et altre partite d'intavolatura di cimbalo et organo)
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