Composer

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Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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ca. 1790

Average_duration

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26:00

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach composed his Concerto for viola, keyboard & orchestra in E flat major, BR JCFB C44 in the mid-18th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1750 and 1760. The concerto was premiered in Leipzig, Germany, where Bach was working as the music director for the city's Collegium Musicum. The concerto is divided into three movements: Allegro moderato, Adagio, and Allegro. The first movement is characterized by its lively and energetic tempo, with the viola and keyboard trading off melodic lines. The second movement is a slow and lyrical Adagio, featuring a beautiful and expressive melody played by the viola. The final movement returns to the lively tempo of the first, with the viola and keyboard once again trading off melodic lines and engaging in playful musical dialogue. One of the most notable characteristics of this concerto is its use of the viola as a solo instrument. At the time of its composition, the viola was not often used as a solo instrument in concertos, and Bach's decision to feature it prominently in this work was somewhat unusual. The concerto also showcases Bach's skill as a keyboardist, with the keyboard part featuring intricate and virtuosic passages. Overall, Bach's Concerto for viola, keyboard & orchestra in E flat major, BR JCFB C44 is a beautiful and engaging work that showcases the composer's skill as both a composer and a keyboardist. Its use of the viola as a solo instrument is particularly noteworthy, and the concerto remains a popular and beloved work in the classical repertoire.

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