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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10:03

Movement_count

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3

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Johann Sebastian Bach's Concerto for solo keyboard No. 3 in D minor, BWV 974, is a transcription of an oboe concerto by Alessandro Marcello. It is believed that Bach transcribed the piece for harpsichord in the early 18th century, and it was later published in 1845 by the German musicologist Friedrich Conrad Griepenkerl. The concerto is comprised of three movements: the first is marked Adagio, the second is marked Adagio e piano sempre, and the third is marked Presto. The first movement is a slow and melancholic piece, with a simple and repetitive melody that is accompanied by a flowing and ornamented bass line. The second movement is also slow, but it is more expressive and features a more complex and virtuosic keyboard part. The third movement is a fast and lively piece, with a playful and energetic melody that is accompanied by a driving and rhythmic bass line. The concerto is characterized by its expressive and virtuosic keyboard writing, which showcases Bach's mastery of counterpoint and ornamentation. The piece also features a rich and colorful harmonic language, with frequent modulations and chromaticism. The concerto is notable for its use of the Baroque ritornello form, in which a recurring theme is interspersed with solo passages. The Concerto for solo keyboard No. 3 in D minor, BWV 974, was likely composed in the early 18th century, and it has since become a staple of the keyboard repertoire. Its premiere is unknown, but it has been performed and recorded by numerous pianists and harpsichordists over the years. The concerto remains a testament to Bach's skill as a transcriber and his ability to adapt and transform existing works into new and innovative compositions.

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