Composer

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Johann Jacob Froberger

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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before 1656

Publication Date

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1656

Average_duration

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10:18

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Johann Jacob Froberger's Partita No. 7, for keyboard in E minor, FbWV 607/607b/607c, is a baroque keyboard suite composed in the mid-17th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1649 and 1656. The partita consists of six movements, each with its own unique character and style. The partita opens with a prelude, marked "Adagio," which sets the mood for the entire suite. The prelude is a slow, melancholic piece that features a descending chromatic bass line and a series of expressive melodic lines. The second movement, marked "Allemande," is a dance in duple meter that features a lively, syncopated rhythm and a series of intricate melodic lines. The third movement, marked "Courante," is a fast, triple-meter dance that features a driving rhythm and a series of virtuosic runs and trills. The fourth movement, marked "Sarabande," is a slow, stately dance in triple meter that features a simple, yet expressive melody. The fifth movement, marked "Gigue," is a fast, lively dance in compound meter that features a series of intricate melodic lines and a driving rhythm. The final movement, marked "Gigue en Rondeau," is a variation of the previous gigue, featuring a recurring refrain and a series of virtuosic runs and trills. Overall, Froberger's Partita No. 7 is a masterful example of the baroque keyboard suite, featuring a wide range of styles and moods. The suite showcases Froberger's virtuosic keyboard technique and his ability to create expressive, emotionally charged music.

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