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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1891

Average_duration

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17:56

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Johann Sebastian Bach's Concerto for solo organ No. 3 in C major (after Vivaldi Op. 7ii/5, RV 208), BWV 594 (BC J84) was composed in the early 18th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written during Bach's time in Weimar, between 1708 and 1717. The concerto is based on Antonio Vivaldi's Violin Concerto in G major, Op. 7, No. 2, RV 208, from his collection L'estro armonico. The concerto is divided into three movements: Allegro, Adagio, and Allegro. The first movement is a lively and energetic Allegro, featuring virtuosic passages for the solo organ. The second movement, Adagio, is a slow and contemplative piece, with a beautiful melody played by the solo organ. The final movement, Allegro, is a fast and lively piece, with intricate counterpoint and a joyful spirit. The concerto is characterized by its use of the solo organ, which is given a prominent role throughout the piece. Bach's skillful use of the instrument's capabilities is evident in the virtuosic passages and intricate counterpoint. The concerto also showcases Bach's ability to adapt and transform existing material, as he takes Vivaldi's original violin concerto and reworks it for the organ. The concerto was premiered during Bach's time in Weimar, likely in a church setting where he served as organist. It has since become a beloved piece in the organ repertoire, and is often performed in recitals and church services. Bach's Concerto for solo organ No. 3 in C major is a testament to his mastery of the organ and his ability to create beautiful and complex music from existing material.

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