Fantasia 9 (Meyer no. 17)
First section: consistent use of two languid motives (antecedent/consequent)
with fluid intervallic & rhythmic transformations and an especially expressive
moment at m.15. Notice as well the Cantus Firmus style of augmentation in mm.18-25.
Second section: rapid, tense, running motion, requiring precise ensemble playing.
Musica Ficta used as 'expressive' device, esp. m.34-39, to produce rapid chromatic changes.
Final climactic drive over pedals utilizes free exploitation of the motivic figures,
even into final cadence.
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Listen to examples† of the motives:
| Motive 1a: |  | mp3 | wav | Real Audio | wma |
| Motive 1b: |  |
| Motive 2a | Motive 2b | Motive 2c | |
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| all three motives: mp3 wav Real Audio wma | |||
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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.