Concerto in B-flat major for Two Harpsichords and Strings
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Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical_composition
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| gptkbp:arrangements |
for piano
for chamber ensemble |
| gptkbp:available_on |
CD
streaming services |
| gptkbp:characteristics |
gptkb:historical_significance
emotional depth thematic development dynamic contrasts popular in concert repertoire expressive melodies orchestral accompaniment virtuosic passages use of ornamentation use of ritornello form celebrated for its craftsmanship lyrical passages contrapuntal texture harmonic richness rhythmic drive use of improvisation technical challenges for performers recognized for its innovation often analyzed in music theory dialogue between harpsichords interplay of solo and ensemble admired for its creativity appreciated for its beauty frequent in music education influential in Baroque music history |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important work in Baroque repertoire
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| gptkbp:dedication |
to the Margrave of Brandenburg
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 20 minutes
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| gptkbp:featured_in |
classical music playlists
documentaries about Bach |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Concerto in B-flat major for Two Harpsichords and Strings
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| gptkbp:influenced |
later concertos
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Italian concerto style
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
for contemporary composers
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| gptkbp:instrumentation |
strings
two harpsichords |
| gptkbp:key |
B-flat major
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:Berlin_Philharmonic_Orchestra
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| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
Murray Perahia and Angela Hewitt
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| gptkbp:number_of_movements |
gptkb:3
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Brandenburg_Concertos
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| gptkbp:performed_at |
music festivals
concert halls |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:orchestra
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| gptkbp:published |
1750
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| gptkbp:recorded_by |
various artists
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| gptkbp:second_movement |
gptkb:Allegro
gptkb:Largo |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Baroque
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| gptkbp:year_composed |
1730
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Carl_Friedrich_Abel
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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