Composer

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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1739

Publication Date

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1761

Average_duration

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14:39

Movement_count

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5

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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's Sonata for keyboard in G minor, H. 21, Wq. 65/11 is a solo keyboard work composed in 1779. It was premiered by the composer himself in Hamburg, Germany. The sonata consists of three movements: 1. Allegro moderato 2. Adagio 3. Allegro The first movement, Allegro moderato, is in sonata form and begins with a dramatic and intense theme in the minor key. The theme is then developed and expanded upon throughout the movement, with contrasting sections in the major key. The movement ends with a recapitulation of the main theme in the minor key. The second movement, Adagio, is a slow and expressive piece in the relative major key of B-flat. It features a lyrical melody that is passed between the hands of the keyboardist. The movement is characterized by its use of ornamentation and expressive phrasing. The final movement, Allegro, is a lively and energetic piece in the home key of G minor. It features a playful and virtuosic keyboard part, with rapid runs and arpeggios. The movement is characterized by its use of syncopation and unexpected harmonic shifts. Overall, the Sonata for keyboard in G minor, H. 21, Wq. 65/11 is a prime example of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's unique style, which combines elements of the Baroque and Classical periods. The sonata is characterized by its use of dramatic contrasts, expressive phrasing, and virtuosic keyboard writing.

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