Composer

:

Johann Sebastian Bach

Genre

:

Concerto

Style

:

Concerto

Compose Date

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1738

Publication Date

:

1869

Average_duration

:

14:04

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Johann Sebastian Bach composed the Concerto for harpsichord No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055, in the early 1730s. The piece was likely written for the Collegium Musicum, a musical society in Leipzig that Bach directed. The concerto is scored for solo harpsichord, strings, and continuo. The concerto is in three movements. The first movement is marked Allegro and is in ritornello form, with the harpsichord and orchestra trading off sections of music. The second movement is marked Larghetto and is a slow, lyrical aria for the harpsichord. The final movement is marked Allegro ma non tanto and is a lively dance-like movement. The concerto is characterized by its virtuosic harpsichord writing, with the soloist often playing rapid runs and intricate ornamentation. The orchestra provides a rich accompaniment, with the strings and continuo providing a solid foundation for the harpsichord's flights of fancy. Overall, the Concerto for harpsichord No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055, is a masterful example of Bach's skill as a composer and his ability to write music that is both technically challenging and musically satisfying. Its premiere date is unknown, but it has since become a beloved work in the harpsichord repertoire.

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