Composer

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John Stanley

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1775

Average_duration

:

9:15

The Keyboard Concerto in D major, Op. 10/2, is a Baroque concerto composed by John Stanley. It was likely composed in the early 1750s, although the exact date is unknown. The concerto was first premiered in London, England, and was likely performed by Stanley himself, who was a renowned organist and composer in his time. 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 slower and more contemplative piece, featuring a beautiful and expressive melody played by the solo keyboard. The final movement, Allegro, returns to the lively and energetic style of the first movement, with fast and intricate keyboard passages and a lively orchestral accompaniment. The Keyboard Concerto in D major, Op. 10/2, is characteristic of the Baroque style, with its use of counterpoint, ornamentation, and intricate keyboard passages. The concerto is also notable for its use of the harpsichord as the solo instrument, which was a common practice in Baroque music. The concerto is a testament to Stanley's skill as a composer and keyboardist, and remains a popular piece in the Baroque repertoire to this day.

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