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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4:50

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 Galuppi's most famous keyboard sonatas is the Keyboard Sonata in A minor, also known as Illy No. 43. 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 mastery of keyboard writing. The first movement of the sonata is marked Allegro and is in A minor. It begins with a lively and energetic theme that is passed between the hands. The theme is then developed and expanded upon, with the use of virtuosic runs and arpeggios. The second theme is in the relative major key of C major and provides a contrast to the opening theme. The movement ends with a recapitulation of the opening theme. The second movement is marked Andante and is in F major. It is a lyrical and expressive movement that features a beautiful melody in the right hand. The left hand provides a simple accompaniment that supports the melody. The movement is in ternary form, with a middle section that provides a contrast to the opening theme. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme. The final movement is marked Allegro and is in A minor. It is a lively and energetic movement that features a virtuosic keyboard writing. The opening theme is a fast and furious arpeggio that is passed between the hands. The theme is then developed and expanded upon, with the use of rapid runs and trills. The second theme is in the relative major key of C major and provides a contrast to the opening theme. The movement ends with a recapitulation of the opening theme. Overall, the Keyboard Sonata in A minor is a fine example of Galuppi's keyboard writing. It showcases his ability to write virtuosic and expressive music for the keyboard. The sonata is a popular work among keyboardists and is often performed in recitals and concerts.

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