Concerto in E major for Harpsichord

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:characteristics use of counterpoint
thematic development
dynamic contrasts
expressive melodies
dialogue between soloist and orchestra
use of ritornello form
rhythmic vitality
harmonic richness
lyrical second movement
frequent modulations
virtuosic harpsichord passages
energetic final movement
interplay of solo and ensemble sections
ornamentation typical of Baroque music
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in harpsichord repertoire
gptkbp:dedication none known
gptkbp:duration approximately 15 minutes
gptkbp:final_movement Allegro assai
gptkbp:first_performance 1735
gptkbp:form three-movement structure
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Concerto_for_Orchestra
gptkbp:historical_context written during Bach's time in Köthen
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Concerto in E major for Harpsichord
gptkbp:influenced later keyboard concertos
gptkbp:influences Italian concerto style
gptkbp:inspired modern composers
gptkbp:instrument harpsichord
gptkbp:key E major
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Murray_Perahia
gptkbp:notable_recordings gptkb:Mitsuko_Uchida
gptkb:Gustav_Leonhardt
gptkb:András_Schiff
gptkb:Angela_Hewitt
gptkb:Richard_Egarr
gptkbp:number_of_movements three
gptkbp:orchestration strings and continuo
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Bach's_harpsichord_concertos
gptkbp:performance often performed on modern pianos
gptkbp:performed_at concert halls worldwide
gptkbp:published after 1735
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:Bach_Werke_Verzeichnis
gptkbp:recordings numerous
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Brandenburg_Concerto_No._5
gptkbp:second_movement gptkb:Largo
gptkbp:style gptkb:Baroque
gptkbp:tempo gptkb:Allegro
gptkbp:transcribed_for arranged for various instruments
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:C._P._E._Bach
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5