Composer

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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1749

Publication Date

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1935

Average_duration

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14:22

Movement_count

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3

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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's Trio Sonata for 2 Flutes & Continuo in E major, H. 580, Wq. 162, was composed in 1747. It premiered in Hamburg, Germany, where Bach was working as the harpsichordist for the city's orchestra. The piece is divided into three movements: Allegretto, Adagio, and Allegro. The first movement, Allegretto, is in a lively 3/8 time signature. It begins with a cheerful melody played by the two flutes in unison, accompanied by the continuo. The melody is then passed between the two flutes, with the continuo providing a steady bass line. The movement is characterized by its playful and light-hearted nature, with frequent use of trills and ornamentation. The second movement, Adagio, is in a slower 4/4 time signature. It begins with a simple melody played by the first flute, accompanied by the continuo. The second flute then joins in, playing a counter-melody that weaves in and out of the first flute's melody. The movement is characterized by its expressive and melancholic nature, with the flutes playing long, sustained notes and using vibrato to add depth and emotion to the music. The final movement, Allegro, is in a fast 3/8 time signature. It begins with a lively melody played by the two flutes in unison, accompanied by the continuo. The melody is then passed between the two flutes, with the continuo providing a driving bass line. The movement is characterized by its energetic and joyful nature, with frequent use of syncopation and rapid runs. Overall, Bach's Trio Sonata for 2 Flutes & Continuo in E major is a charming and delightful piece of music. It showcases Bach's skill as a composer, particularly in his use of counterpoint and ornamentation. The piece is a testament to the popularity of the flute during the Baroque era, and it remains a beloved work in the flute repertoire to this day.

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