Composer

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Tomaso Albinoni

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1701

Publication Date

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1701

Average_duration

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79:38

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Balletti à tre (12), Op. 3 is a collection of twelve balletti composed by Tomaso Albinoni, an Italian Baroque composer, in the early 1700s. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1694 and 1700. The collection was first published in Amsterdam in 1701. The balletti were originally composed for three instruments: two violins and a basso continuo. The collection consists of twelve movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The movements are all in binary form, with each section repeated. The first movement, marked Allegro, is a lively and energetic dance in 3/8 time. The second movement, marked Adagio, is a slow and graceful dance in 4/4 time. The third movement, marked Allegro, is a fast and playful dance in 3/8 time. The fourth movement, marked Adagio, is a slow and expressive dance in 4/4 time. The fifth movement, marked Allegro, is a lively and rhythmic dance in 3/8 time. The sixth movement, marked Adagio, is a slow and melancholic dance in 4/4 time. The seventh movement, marked Allegro, is a fast and lively dance in 3/8 time. The eighth movement, marked Adagio, is a slow and expressive dance in 4/4 time. The ninth movement, marked Allegro, is a lively and playful dance in 3/8 time. The tenth movement, marked Adagio, is a slow and graceful dance in 4/4 time. The eleventh movement, marked Allegro, is a fast and energetic dance in 3/8 time. The twelfth and final movement, marked Adagio, is a slow and expressive dance in 4/4 time. Overall, the Balletti à tre (12), Op. 3 is a charming and delightful collection of dances that showcase Albinoni's skill as a composer. The collection is notable for its use of binary form and its varied moods and tempos. It remains a popular work in the Baroque repertoire and is frequently performed and recorded today.

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