Composer

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Michal Novenko

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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6:23

Frescobaldiana is a contemporary classical composition by Michal Novenko, a Czech composer and pianist. The piece was composed in 2016 and premiered on October 22, 2016, at the Rudolfinum in Prague, Czech Republic. Frescobaldiana is a suite of six movements, each inspired by the music of the Italian Baroque composer Girolamo Frescobaldi. The movements are titled Toccata, Canzona, Capriccio, Ricercar, Fantasia, and Passacaglia. The first movement, Toccata, is a virtuosic display of keyboard technique, with fast runs and arpeggios reminiscent of Frescobaldi's keyboard music. The second movement, Canzona, is a more lyrical piece, with a simple melody accompanied by flowing arpeggios. The third movement, Capriccio, is a playful and energetic piece, with sudden shifts in tempo and mood. The fourth movement, Ricercar, is a more complex and contrapuntal piece, with multiple voices weaving in and out of each other. The fifth movement, Fantasia, is a more improvisatory piece, with a free-flowing structure and a sense of spontaneity. The final movement, Passacaglia, is a set of variations on a repeating bass line, with each variation becoming more complex and virtuosic. Overall, Frescobaldiana is a tribute to the music of Girolamo Frescobaldi, but also a showcase of Michal Novenko's own compositional and pianistic skills. The piece combines elements of Baroque music with contemporary techniques and harmonies, creating a unique and engaging listening experience.

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