Composer

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Antonio de Cabezón

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Pavane

Compose Date

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ca. 1550

Average_duration

:

3:33

Antonio de Cabezón was a Spanish composer and organist who lived during the Renaissance period. He was born in 1510 in Castrillo Mota de Judíos, Burgos, and died in 1566 in Madrid. Cabezón was one of the most important composers of his time, and his works were highly regarded by his contemporaries. One of Cabezón's most famous works is the "Discante sobre la pavana italiana." This piece was composed for the keyboard, and it is believed to have been written in the mid-16th century. The "Discante sobre la pavana italiana" is a set of variations on a popular Italian dance called the pavan. The pavan was a slow, stately dance that was popular in Europe during the Renaissance period. The "Discante sobre la pavana italiana" is divided into four movements. The first movement is a simple statement of the pavan theme. The second movement is a variation on the theme, with the melody played in the upper voice and the accompaniment in the lower voice. The third movement is a more complex variation, with the melody played in the lower voice and the accompaniment in the upper voice. The fourth and final movement is a virtuosic variation, with the melody played in both the upper and lower voices and the accompaniment in the middle voice. The "Discante sobre la pavana italiana" is a beautiful example of Cabezón's keyboard writing. The piece is characterized by its rich harmonies, intricate counterpoint, and virtuosic keyboard writing. Cabezón was known for his ability to create complex and beautiful music that was both technically challenging and emotionally expressive. The "Discante sobre la pavana italiana" is a perfect example of this, and it remains one of Cabezón's most beloved works to this day.

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