Composer

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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Rondo

Compose Date

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1782

Publication Date

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1783

Average_duration

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5:08

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's Rondo No. 1 in A major, H. 276, Wq. 58/1 is a solo keyboard piece composed in the mid-18th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1765 and 1780. The piece is in rondo form, which means that it has a recurring theme that alternates with contrasting sections. The Rondo No. 1 in A major has three movements. The first movement is the rondo theme, which is in A major and is marked allegretto. The theme is a simple, catchy melody that is repeated throughout the piece. The second movement is a contrasting section in F-sharp minor, marked andante. This section is more lyrical and expressive than the rondo theme. The third movement is another contrasting section in D major, marked allegro. This section is more virtuosic and features fast runs and arpeggios. The Rondo No. 1 in A major is characteristic of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's style, which is known for its emotional expressiveness and unpredictability. The piece is full of unexpected harmonic shifts and sudden changes in dynamics and tempo. The rondo theme is simple and catchy, but the contrasting sections are more complex and expressive. The piece also features a wide range of keyboard techniques, including trills, ornaments, and rapid scale passages. The Rondo No. 1 in A major was premiered during Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's lifetime, but the exact date and location of the premiere are unknown. The piece has since become a popular work in the keyboard repertoire and is frequently performed and recorded.

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