Composer

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Claudio Merulo

Genre

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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3:56

L'Albergata is a composition for keyboard by Claudio Merulo, an Italian composer and organist of the late Renaissance period. The piece was composed in the late 16th century, and its premiere date is unknown. L'Albergata is a set of variations on a popular Italian song of the time, which tells the story of a traveler who seeks shelter for the night at an inn. The piece consists of six movements, each one a variation on the original theme. The first movement is a simple statement of the theme, played in the right hand while the left hand provides a simple accompaniment. The second movement is a lively variation, with the theme played in the left hand and a virtuosic right-hand part. The third movement is a slower, more contemplative variation, with the theme played in the right hand and a flowing left-hand accompaniment. The fourth movement is a fast and lively variation, with the theme played in the left hand and a complex right-hand part that includes rapid runs and trills. The fifth movement is a gentle and lyrical variation, with the theme played in the right hand and a simple left-hand accompaniment. The final movement is a virtuosic tour-de-force, with the theme played in both hands and a complex and dazzling right-hand part that includes rapid arpeggios and runs. Overall, L'Albergata is a showcase of Merulo's keyboard virtuosity and his ability to create complex and varied variations on a simple theme. The piece is notable for its use of ornamentation, including trills, mordents, and turns, which were common in keyboard music of the time.

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