Composer

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1713 - 1714

Publication Date

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1894

Average_duration

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6:30

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Johann Sebastian Bach's Concerto for solo keyboard No. 16 in D minor, BWV 987, also known as the "Concerto nach Italienischem Gusto" (Concerto in the Italian style), was composed in the early 1730s. The piece was likely written for Bach's own use, as he was known to perform his own keyboard concertos in public concerts. The concerto is in three movements, typical of the Baroque concerto form. The first movement is marked Allegro, and features a lively and virtuosic solo keyboard part accompanied by a string orchestra. The second movement is marked Adagio, and is a slow and expressive aria-like piece with a simple and elegant melody. The final movement is marked Allegro, and is a fast and energetic dance-like piece with a lively and syncopated rhythm. The concerto is notable for its Italianate style, which was popular in Germany at the time. The piece features many characteristics of Italian Baroque music, such as the use of virtuosic solo passages, the alternation between solo and tutti sections, and the use of ritornello form. However, Bach also incorporates his own unique style into the piece, such as the use of complex counterpoint and harmonic progressions. Overall, Bach's Concerto for solo keyboard No. 16 in D minor, BWV 987 is a masterful example of the Baroque concerto form, showcasing both Bach's virtuosic keyboard writing and his ability to blend different musical styles into a cohesive and expressive work. The piece remains a popular and frequently performed work in the keyboard repertoire.

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