Concerto in C major for Two Harpsichords

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:arrangements for piano
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in harpsichord repertoire
gptkbp:dedication to the Elector of Saxony
gptkbp:duration approximately 20 minutes
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Concerto_for_Orchestra
gptkbp:historical_context early 18th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Concerto in C major for Two Harpsichords
gptkbp:influenced harpsichord performance practice
later concerto compositions
gptkbp:influenced_by Baroque music
Italian concerto style
gptkbp:instrumentation two harpsichords
gptkbp:key C major
gptkbp:next_edition gptkb:Schott_Music
gptkb:Bärenreiter_Verlag
gptkb:Henle_Verlag
gptkb:Bach-Gesellschaft_Ausgabe
gptkbp:notable_features ornamentation
counterpoint
thematic development
dynamic contrasts
expressive melodies
orchestral accompaniment
use of ritornello form
rhythmic vitality
harmonic exploration
improvisation sections
use of cadences
dialogue between harpsichords
contrast between solo and ensemble sections
interplay of textures
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Andreas_Staier
gptkb:Christophe_Rousset
gptkbp:notable_recordings Murray Perahia and Radu Lupu
gptkbp:number_of_movements gptkb:3
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Bach's_concertos
gptkbp:performed_at concert halls
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:orchestra
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:Dresden
gptkbp:published 1750
gptkbp:recorded_by gptkb:The_English_Concert
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Brandenburg_Concerto_No._5
gptkb:Concerto_for_Two_Violins_in_D_minor
gptkbp:second_movement gptkb:Allegro
gptkb:Largo
gptkbp:style gptkb:Baroque
gptkbp:year_composed 1730
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Concerto_in_A_major_for_Two_Harpsichords_and_Strings
gptkb:Concerto_in_B_major_for_Two_Harpsichords_and_Strings
gptkb:Concerto_in_D_minor_for_Two_Harpsichords_and_Strings
gptkb:Concerto_in_F_major_for_Two_Harpsichords_and_Strings
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6