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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6:58

Movement_count

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3

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Johann Sebastian Bach's Concerto for solo keyboard No. 14 in G minor, BWV 985, also known as the "Italian Concerto," is a three-movement work for harpsichord. It was composed in the early 18th century, likely between 1710 and 1730, during Bach's time in Weimar or Cöthen. The concerto is written in the style of an Italian concerto, with fast outer movements and a slower middle movement. The first movement is marked "Allegro," and features a lively and virtuosic solo part with a driving bass line in the accompaniment. The second movement, marked "Andante," is a lyrical and expressive aria-like piece, with a simple and elegant melody in the right hand and a gentle accompaniment in the left. The final movement, marked "Presto," is a fast and energetic fugue, with a complex and intricate interplay between the soloist and the accompaniment. One of the most notable characteristics of the concerto is its use of counterpoint, a hallmark of Bach's style. The solo part is often accompanied by a dense and intricate web of counterpoint in the accompaniment, creating a rich and complex texture. Additionally, the concerto features a number of virtuosic passages and technical challenges for the soloist, particularly in the fast outer movements. The "Italian Concerto" was likely premiered by Bach himself, who was known as a virtuoso keyboard player in his time. It has since become one of his most popular and frequently performed keyboard works, and is considered a masterpiece of the Baroque era.

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