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Bach, Johann Sebastian : 4 Duette  Nr.1 e-moll BWV 802

Work Overview

Music ID : 22564
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:pieces
Total Playing Time:4 min 00 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

Commentary (1)

Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: April 21, 2024
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

Consider this piece as a dialogue between two individuals or two instruments. Given the pervasive chromatic progressions, the mood of the piece should be interpreted not as optimistic, but rather as an expression of a certain sadness or something akin to it. Therefore, it is recommended to perform with legato, avoiding articulations such as staccato. The structure is reminiscent of a Chromatic Fantasy. Rather than adhering too strictly to the metronome, it may be effective to slightly deviate from the tempo to convey a sense of improvisation.

Theme Locations

The following indicates the locations of the themes. Generally, the themes should be given utmost prominence.

  • Measure 1
  • Measure 7
  • Measure 21
  • Measure 29
  • Measure 35
  • Measure 49
  • Measure 61
  • Measure 66

Sections other than the themes are sequences; utilize these sequences to vary the general dynamics.

Between measures 19-21 and 47-49, the scales ascend and descend in contrary motion. These are sections where tension should undoubtedly be heightened.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou
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