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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1732 - 1733

Publication Date

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1990

Average_duration

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18:28

Movement_count

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3

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Johann Sebastian Bach composed the Concerto for 2 harpsichords in C major, BWV 1061a, in the early 1730s. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written during his time as the Kapellmeister in Leipzig. The concerto was likely composed for the Collegium Musicum, a musical society that Bach directed in Leipzig. The concerto is in three movements: Allegro, Adagio ovvero Largo, and Fuga. The first movement is a lively Allegro in C major, featuring a lively and energetic dialogue between the two harpsichords. The second movement is a slow Adagio ovvero Largo in F major, featuring a beautiful and expressive melody that is passed between the two harpsichords. The final movement is a Fuga in C major, featuring a complex and intricate interplay between the two harpsichords. The Concerto for 2 harpsichords in C major, BWV 1061a, is characterized by its virtuosic and intricate writing for the two harpsichords. Bach makes full use of the capabilities of the instrument, with fast and complex runs, intricate counterpoint, and expressive melodies. The concerto is also notable for its use of the harpsichord as a solo instrument, rather than as an accompaniment to other instruments. Overall, the Concerto for 2 harpsichords in C major, BWV 1061a, is a masterpiece of Baroque music, showcasing Bach's skill as a composer and his mastery of the harpsichord. Its lively and energetic movements, expressive melodies, and intricate counterpoint make it a beloved work among harpsichordists and Baroque music enthusiasts alike.

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