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Music ID : 5698
Publication Year:1703
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:pieces
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : PTNA Piano Encyclopedia Editorial Department

Last Updated: January 1, 2010
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

This work is the first published of the three pedagogical books he left behind. Although it is stated as "for teachers and students," it does not mean a duet. Instead, it embodies his intention that both teachers and students would improve their keyboard instrument performance through this collection of works.

The Latin place name "Leonty" inscribed in the first edition score has been interpreted as Lentini, a region in Sicily. This has led to a theory that the work was first published there, and furthermore, that his birthplace was also Italy. However, the place of publication and his birthplace are not definitively known. "Leonty" is a Latin term meaning "Leontium" or "Leontia," a place name in East Tyrol.

Part 1: Aria No. 1 - Aria No. 16

  • The tonality is the same for every two pieces.

Part 2: Partita No. 1 - No. 6

  • Each is in a 4-5 movement form, including Allemande, Courante, Aria, Sarabande, and Gigue.

Part 3: Aria No. 1 - No. 4

  • Arias No. 1 to No. 3 have four variations each, and Aria No. 4 has three variations.
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