Composer

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Johann Christian Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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before 1779

Publication Date

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1778

Average_duration

:

10:59

Movement_count

:

2

Movement ....

Johann Christian Bach's Sonata for keyboard, 4 hands in G major, Op. 15/5, CW A21 (T. 340/5) was composed in the mid-1770s. It was premiered in London, where Bach was living and working at the time. The sonata is comprised of three movements: Allegro, Andante, and Allegro assai. The first movement, Allegro, is in sonata form and begins with a lively and cheerful theme played by both hands in unison. The second theme is more lyrical and is played by the second player. The development section explores both themes and features some virtuosic passages for both players. The movement ends with a recapitulation of the main themes. The second movement, Andante, is a beautiful and expressive piece in G minor. It features a simple and elegant melody played by the first player, accompanied by arpeggios played by the second player. The melody is then repeated by the second player, with the first player providing the accompaniment. The movement ends with a return to the main theme in G major. The final movement, Allegro assai, is a lively and energetic piece in G major. It features a playful and syncopated theme played by both players in unison. The second theme is more lyrical and is played by the second player. The movement features some virtuosic passages for both players and ends with a lively coda. Overall, the Sonata for keyboard, 4 hands in G major, Op. 15/5, CW A21 (T. 340/5) is a charming and delightful work that showcases Bach's skill as a composer for keyboard. The piece is characterized by its elegant melodies, virtuosic passages, and playful themes. It remains a popular work in the keyboard repertoire to this day.

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