Composer

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Nicola Matteis

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Suite

Average_duration

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16:08

The Suite in E minor, Book 4, Nos. 21-29 is a collection of nine pieces composed by the Italian violinist and composer, Nicola Matteis. The suite was likely composed in the late 17th century, although the exact date is unknown. It was first published in London in 1702. The suite consists of nine movements, each with its own unique character and style. The first movement, a prelude, sets the tone for the suite with its lively and virtuosic violin writing. The second movement, a sarabande, is more subdued and introspective, with a slower tempo and more expressive melodies. The third movement, a gavotte, is a lively dance in triple meter, while the fourth movement, a minuet, is a more refined and elegant dance in duple meter. The fifth movement, a bourrée, is a fast and energetic dance in duple meter, while the sixth movement, a chaconne, is a more complex and elaborate dance form with a repeating harmonic progression. The seventh movement, a gigue, is a fast and lively dance in compound meter, while the eighth movement, a sarabande, is a slower and more expressive dance in triple meter. The final movement, a gavotte, brings the suite to a lively and energetic close. Overall, the Suite in E minor, Book 4, Nos. 21-29 is a showcase of Matteis' virtuosic violin writing and his ability to create a variety of moods and styles within a single suite. The suite is notable for its use of dance forms and its intricate and expressive melodies, which make it a popular choice for violinists and early music enthusiasts today.

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