Composer

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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1786

Publication Date

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1868

Average_duration

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7:21

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

The Sonata for keyboard in C minor, H. 298, Wq. 65/49, was composed by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach in 1773. It was premiered in Hamburg, Germany, in the same year. The sonata consists of three movements: Allegro, Adagio, and Allegro. The first movement, Allegro, is in sonata form and begins with a dramatic and intense theme in the minor key. The theme is then developed and expanded upon, with the use of chromaticism and unexpected harmonic shifts. The second theme is in the relative major key and provides a contrast to the first theme. The development section is particularly noteworthy, with Bach using a variety of techniques such as fragmentation, imitation, and modulation to create tension and drama. The movement ends with a recapitulation of the main themes, followed by a coda that brings the movement to a close. The second movement, Adagio, is in the key of E-flat major and provides a contrast to the first movement. It is a lyrical and expressive piece, with a simple and elegant melody that is accompanied by arpeggiated chords. The middle section of the movement is in the key of C minor and provides a moment of tension before returning to the main theme. The final movement, Allegro, is in the key of C minor and is a lively and energetic piece. It begins with a fast and virtuosic theme that is developed and expanded upon throughout the movement. The middle section of the movement is in the key of E-flat major and provides a moment of contrast before returning to the main theme. The movement ends with a coda that brings the sonata to a close. Overall, the Sonata for keyboard in C minor, H. 298, Wq. 65/49, is a highly expressive and dramatic work that showcases Bach's mastery of keyboard writing. The use of unexpected harmonic shifts, chromaticism, and a variety of developmental techniques make this sonata a standout work in Bach's oeuvre.

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