Composer

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Girolamo Frescobaldi

Genre

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Keyboard

Publication Date

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1624

Average_duration

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5:38

'Capricci ... et arie in partitura, Vol.1 No. 6, Capriccio Sesto sopra la spagnoletta' is a composition by Girolamo Frescobaldi, an Italian composer and keyboard player of the Baroque era. The piece was composed in the early 17th century and was first premiered in Rome, Italy. The composition is a part of a collection of keyboard music titled 'Capricci ... et arie in partitura', which was published in 1624. The collection consists of 12 pieces, including capriccios, toccatas, and arias. The pieces are written in a variety of styles and are considered to be some of the most important keyboard works of the Baroque era. 'Capriccio Sesto sopra la spagnoletta' is the sixth capriccio in the collection and is written for solo keyboard. The piece is in the key of G major and is composed in a binary form, with two contrasting sections. The first section is lively and energetic, while the second section is more lyrical and expressive. The piece is characterized by its use of virtuosic keyboard techniques, including rapid arpeggios, trills, and ornamentation. The melody is based on the popular dance tune 'La Spagnoletta', which was a popular dance in Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries. Frescobaldi's treatment of the melody is highly inventive, with frequent changes in rhythm and harmony. Overall, 'Capriccio Sesto sopra la spagnoletta' is a highly virtuosic and expressive piece of keyboard music. Its use of popular dance tunes and innovative keyboard techniques make it a significant work in the history of Baroque keyboard music.

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