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Il Barizone, Op. 1

Biagio Marini · 1594–1663 · Italian
For 2 violins, continuo
Also known as Brando "Il Barizone"
Level 2 · Intermediate — about ABRSM 5 · RCM 6, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
With continuo
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Short piece
Length
About 1 min
Composed
1617
Era
Baroque

Notes

Brando a 3 for two violins and bass

Also in Affetti musicali, Op. 1 (1617)

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A step after · level 3

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