Composer

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Baldassare Galuppi

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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8:02

Movement_count

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2

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Baldassare Galuppi, also known as Il Buranello, was an Italian composer and keyboardist of the Baroque era. He was born in 1706 in the Venetian Republic and died in 1785 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Galuppi was a prolific composer, having written over 100 operas, as well as numerous instrumental works, including sonatas for keyboard. One of his most famous keyboard sonatas is the Keyboard Sonata in C minor, also known as Illy No. 38. This sonata was composed in the mid-18th century and is believed to have been written for harpsichord or clavichord. It is a three-movement work that showcases Galuppi's skill as a composer and keyboardist. The first movement of the sonata is marked Allegro, and it begins with a dramatic and intense theme in the minor key. The theme is then developed and expanded upon throughout the movement, with virtuosic passages and intricate ornamentation. The second movement is marked Andante, and it is a beautiful and lyrical piece that provides a contrast to the first movement. The final movement is marked Allegro assai, and it is a lively and energetic piece that brings the sonata to a thrilling conclusion. One of the characteristics of Galuppi's music is his use of harmony and counterpoint. He was known for his ability to create complex and intricate textures, and this is evident in the Keyboard Sonata in C minor. Another characteristic of his music is his use of ornamentation, which adds a sense of elegance and refinement to his compositions. The Keyboard Sonata in C minor was premiered during Galuppi's lifetime, and it has remained a popular piece among keyboardists to this day. It is a testament to Galuppi's skill as a composer and his contribution to the development of keyboard music during the Baroque era.

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