Composer

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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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March

Compose Date

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1730 - 1731

Publication Date

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1894

Average_duration

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3:46

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's 'Marches (2) and Polonoises (2), H. 1' is a collection of four pieces for keyboard, composed in the mid-18th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1740 and 1760. The work was first published in 1762. The collection consists of two marches and two polonoises. The first march is in D major and is marked Allegro. It is a lively and energetic piece, with a strong rhythmic drive and a sense of forward momentum. The second march is in G major and is marked Andante. It is a more subdued and contemplative piece, with a slower tempo and a more introspective mood. The first polonoise is in A minor and is marked Allegro. It is a fast and lively dance, with a strong emphasis on rhythm and a sense of joyful exuberance. The second polonoise is in E minor and is marked Andante. It is a slower and more melancholy piece, with a more introspective mood and a sense of longing. Overall, the 'Marches (2) and Polonoises (2), H. 1' is a charming and engaging collection of keyboard pieces, showcasing Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both technically challenging and emotionally expressive. The work is a testament to the enduring popularity of the march and the polonoise as musical forms, and it remains a beloved part of the keyboard repertoire to this day.

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