Composer

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Girolamo Frescobaldi

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Publication Date

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1634

Average_duration

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2:30

'Canzoni da sonare...libro primo, No. 12' is a composition by Girolamo Frescobaldi, an Italian composer and keyboardist of the Baroque era. The piece was composed in the early 17th century and was first published in 1628. It is a part of a collection of instrumental music called 'Canzoni da sonare', which consists of 20 pieces for various instruments. The premiere of 'Canzoni da sonare...libro primo, No. 12' is not known, but it was likely performed in the courts and churches of Italy during the Baroque era. The piece is written for a solo instrument, most likely a wind instrument such as a cornetto or a trumpet, and is accompanied by a basso continuo. The composition consists of three movements: a fast-paced first movement, a slow and expressive second movement, and a lively third movement. The first movement is in a binary form, with two contrasting sections that are repeated. The second movement is in a ternary form, with a central section that contrasts with the outer sections. The third movement is in a binary form, with two sections that are repeated. The characteristics of 'Canzoni da sonare...libro primo, No. 12' reflect the style of Baroque instrumental music. The piece is characterized by its virtuosic solo part, which features fast runs, trills, and ornamentation. The basso continuo provides a harmonic foundation for the soloist, but also has moments of independence and virtuosity. The use of contrasting sections and the repetition of themes are also typical of Baroque instrumental music. Overall, 'Canzoni da sonare...libro primo, No. 12' is a representative example of Baroque instrumental music and showcases Frescobaldi's skill as a composer and keyboardist.

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