Frescobaldi - Aria detta la Frescobalda 8 hands at 2 Pianos

Frescobaldi - Aria detta la Frescobalda 8 hands at 2 PianosGirolamo Alessandro Frescobaldi (15831643) was an Italian composer and virtuoso keyboard player. He brought a wide range of emotion to the unexplored territory of instrumental music, influencing composers such as Johann Jakob Froberger, Johann Sebastian Bach and Henry Purcell among others. His Aria detta la Frescobalda can be translated as Air theme known as the Frescobaldi. The work is based on a theme which is followed by a set of four variations

somewhat sad and sensitive ballad ‘Did You Have to Go’

they rely on the rhythm

They can be used as short “study” pieces

with accompaniments in a lovely variety of popular and jazz styles

The work is based on a theme which is followed by a set of four variations with the final movement being a dance

mysterious and bewildering music

They are perfect for theatre and afford an ideal opportunity to create a unique concert program where you can mix and match to design your very own mini‐recital

Suggested age range: Junior

For example:

which Mozart entered in his private catalogue simply as “Variazioni für das Klavier auf 4 Hände”

Fully illustrated and will appeal to students of all ages

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