Fantasia 8 (Meyer no. 3)
Beginning of pieces with higher Alto part and F Lydian (+B flat) signature.
Rigorous exploitation of few strong-profiled motives, interrelated, so that
any note can be traced to its original appearance. Technically challenging:
1b and 2a (in its diminished transformation) demand tight
idiomatic bowing. Also a virtuoso composition, in manipulation of motivic elements,
especially into the final cadential climax.
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Listen to examples† of the motives:
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†Sound clips are from "Alfonso Ferrabosco II: Four-Part Fantasias". CD Recording, Viola da Gamba Society -- New England, 25th Anniversary Project, Sarah Mead, Producer (2002). Reproduced by permission.
†Sound clips are from "Alfonso Ferrabosco II: Four-Part Fantasias". CD Recording, Viola da Gamba Society -- New England, 25th Anniversary Project, Sarah Mead, Producer (2002). Reproduced by permission.