Concerto in A major for Harpsichord and Strings
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Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical_composition
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Carl_Friedrich_Abel
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| gptkbp:arrangements |
for various instruments
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| gptkbp:characteristics |
use of counterpoint
emotional depth thematic development dynamic contrasts expressive melodies three-movement structure use of ornamentation use of ritornello form historical performance practice orchestral dialogue rhythmic vitality contrapuntal textures harmonic exploration harmonic richness stylistic contrasts melodic interplay lyrical second movement expressive cadences technical demands on the performer virtuosic harpsichord passages dialogue between solo and orchestra interplay between soloist and ensemble energetic outer movements |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important work in Baroque repertoire
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 15 minutes
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
1739
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| gptkbp:genre |
Baroque music
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
composed during the Baroque period
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Concerto in A major for Harpsichord and Strings
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| gptkbp:influenced |
harpsichord repertoire
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| gptkbp:influences |
Italian concerto style
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| gptkbp:inspired |
many contemporary composers
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| gptkbp:instrumentation |
strings
harpsichord |
| gptkbp:key |
A major
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| gptkbp:movement |
gptkb:Allegro
gptkb:Largo |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
performed at major music festivals
performed in concert halls globally |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
gptkb:Murray_Perahia
gptkb:Gustav_Leonhardt gptkb:András_Schiff gptkb:Angela_Hewitt |
| gptkbp:opus_number |
gptkb:BWV_1055
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| gptkbp:performed_by |
orchestras worldwide
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| gptkbp:published_by |
after 1739
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Concerto_in_D_minor_for_Harpsichord
gptkb:Brandenburg_Concerto_No._5 |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Concerto_grosso
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