Composer

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Johann Christian Bach

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1763

Publication Date

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1764

Average_duration

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47:06

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Johann Christian Bach's 'Trios (6) for keyboard, violin & cello, Op. 2, CW B43-48, (T. 313/1)' is a collection of six trios composed in the late 1760s. The exact date of composition is not known, but it is believed to have been written between 1766 and 1769. The trios were premiered in London, where Bach was living at the time, and were published in 1770. The six trios are each composed of three movements: a fast opening movement, a slow second movement, and a lively finale. The first trio is in the key of G major, the second in B-flat major, the third in E-flat major, the fourth in C minor, the fifth in F major, and the sixth in D major. Each trio features a virtuosic keyboard part, with the violin and cello providing accompaniment and occasional solo passages. The trios are characterized by their elegant melodies, graceful phrasing, and clear textures. Bach's use of counterpoint is also notable, particularly in the second and third movements of each trio. The slow movements are particularly beautiful, with lyrical melodies and expressive harmonies. The fast movements are lively and energetic, with intricate keyboard passages and lively interplay between the three instruments. Overall, Bach's 'Trios (6) for keyboard, violin & cello, Op. 2, CW B43-48, (T. 313/1)' are a testament to his skill as a composer and his ability to write music that is both technically challenging and musically satisfying. They remain popular with performers and audiences alike, and are an important part of the chamber music repertoire.

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