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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7:40

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Johann Sebastian Bach's Concerto for solo keyboard No. 13 in C major, BWV 984, 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 as the court organist in Weimar, Germany. The concerto is a transcription of a lost violin concerto by Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi. The concerto is comprised of three movements: Allegro, Adagio, and Allegro. The first movement is a lively and energetic Allegro, featuring virtuosic keyboard passages and a lively orchestral accompaniment. The second movement, Adagio, is a slow and expressive piece, with the keyboard taking on a more prominent role. The final movement, Allegro, returns to the lively and energetic style of the first movement, with the keyboard and orchestra engaging in a playful and intricate dialogue. One of the most notable characteristics of this concerto is its use of counterpoint, a hallmark of Bach's style. The keyboard and orchestra engage in a complex interplay of melodies and harmonies, with each voice contributing to the overall texture of the piece. Additionally, the concerto showcases Bach's mastery of keyboard technique, with the soloist performing a variety of challenging passages and ornamentations. The concerto was likely premiered during one of Bach's performances at the Weimar court, although the exact date and circumstances of its premiere are unknown. Today, the concerto remains a popular piece in the keyboard repertoire, and is frequently performed and recorded by pianists and harpsichordists alike.

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