Composer

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Ascanio Mayone

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Publication Date

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1609

Average_duration

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5:35

Ascanio Mayone was an Italian composer and keyboardist who lived during the Renaissance period. He was born in Naples in 1570 and died in the same city in 1627. Mayone was a prolific composer of keyboard music, and his works were highly regarded during his lifetime. One of his most famous compositions is the 'Toccata Seconda', which was composed for the harpsichord. The 'Toccata Seconda' was composed in the late 16th century, and it is believed to have been written around 1603. The piece is in the key of G major and is written in a binary form, with two distinct sections. The first section is fast and lively, while the second section is slower and more contemplative. The 'Toccata Seconda' is a virtuosic piece that showcases Mayone's skill as a keyboardist. The piece is characterized by its fast, intricate passages and its use of ornamentation. Mayone employs a variety of techniques in the piece, including arpeggios, trills, and rapid scale runs. The piece also features a number of sudden dynamic changes, which add to its dramatic effect. The 'Toccata Seconda' is a highly expressive piece of music, and it is notable for its use of dissonance. Mayone employs a number of dissonant chords and intervals in the piece, which create a sense of tension and release. The piece also features a number of unexpected harmonic shifts, which add to its sense of unpredictability. The 'Toccata Seconda' was first performed in Naples, and it quickly became popular throughout Italy. The piece was later published in Mayone's 'Il Primo Libro di Toccate', which was a collection of keyboard music that he composed. The 'Toccata Seconda' remains one of Mayone's most famous compositions, and it is still performed today by keyboardists around the world.

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