Composer

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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1753

Publication Date

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1753

Average_duration

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8:27

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

The 'Sonata for keyboard in D minor (Probestücke Sonata No. 2), H. 71, Wq. 63/2' is a solo keyboard work composed by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. It was composed in 1744 and premiered in the same year. The sonata consists of three movements: Allegro, Adagio, and Allegro. The first movement, Allegro, is in sonata form and begins with a dramatic and intense theme. The theme is then developed through various key changes and rhythmic variations. The second theme is more lyrical and provides a contrast to the first theme. The development section is particularly noteworthy for its use of chromaticism and unexpected harmonic shifts. The movement ends with a recapitulation of the main themes. The second movement, Adagio, is a slow and expressive piece in the key of F major. It features a simple and elegant melody that is accompanied by arpeggiated chords. The middle section of the movement is more complex and features a series of modulations before returning to the main theme. The final movement, Allegro, is a lively and energetic piece in the key of D minor. It features a playful and syncopated theme that is developed through various key changes and rhythmic variations. The middle section of the movement is more lyrical and provides a contrast to the main theme. The movement ends with a recapitulation of the main themes. Overall, the 'Sonata for keyboard in D minor (Probestücke Sonata No. 2), H. 71, Wq. 63/2' is a virtuosic and expressive work that showcases Bach's mastery of keyboard writing. The use of unexpected harmonic shifts, chromaticism, and rhythmic variations make this sonata a particularly innovative and influential work in the keyboard repertoire.

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