Composer

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sinfonia

Compose Date

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1720

Publication Date

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1853

Average_duration

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2:44

Johann Sebastian Bach's 'Three-Part Invention, No. 5 in E flat major, BWV 791' is a keyboard piece that was composed in the early 18th century. The exact date of composition is not known, but it is believed to have been written between 1720 and 1723. The piece is part of a collection of fifteen keyboard pieces known as the 'Three-Part Inventions' or 'Sinfonias'. The premiere of the 'Three-Part Invention, No. 5 in E flat major, BWV 791' is not recorded, but it is likely that Bach performed it himself or had one of his students perform it. The piece was written for keyboard instruments such as the harpsichord or clavichord, which were popular during Bach's time. The 'Three-Part Invention, No. 5 in E flat major, BWV 791' is divided into three movements. The first movement is in E flat major and is marked 'Allegro'. It is a lively and energetic piece that features a three-part texture with a prominent melody in the right hand. The left hand provides a steady bass line while the middle voice adds harmonic interest. The second movement is in C minor and is marked 'Andante'. It is a slower and more contemplative piece that features a two-part texture with a simple melody in the right hand and a bass line in the left hand. The middle voice provides harmonic support and adds depth to the piece. The third movement is in E flat major and is marked 'Allegro'. It is a fast and lively piece that features a three-part texture with a playful melody in the right hand. The left hand provides a steady bass line while the middle voice adds harmonic interest. The 'Three-Part Invention, No. 5 in E flat major, BWV 791' is characteristic of Bach's keyboard writing style. It features complex counterpoint, intricate harmonies, and a clear sense of structure. The piece is also notable for its use of imitation, where one voice imitates another, creating a sense of unity and coherence. Overall, the 'Three-Part Invention, No. 5 in E flat major, BWV 791' is a masterful example of Bach's keyboard writing and is still widely performed and admired today.

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