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Bach, Johann Sebastian : Das zweiten Notenbuch für Anna Magdalena Bach Menuett g-moll BWV Anh.115

Work Overview

Music ID : 22593
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:menuetto
Total Playing Time:1 min 40 sec
Copyright:Public Domain
Additional Notes:近年の研究ではクリスティアン・ペツォールト(Christian Petzold, 1677-1733)作曲と結論づけられている
Original/Related Work: Petzold, Christian7. Menuet II (BWV Anh.115)

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.

Interpretation Notes

While this piece allows for various interpretations, let us consider what kind of key G minor, its original tonality, was for Bach.

Bach's Invention in G minor is sometimes performed at a fast tempo with energy, but considering the ornaments in the middle, it is difficult to play it at such a rapid pace. Try playing it quite slowly. Then, the ornaments will fit in naturally. Such a slow performance recreates a completely different world. And the Sinfonia in G minor has a somewhat delicate, fragile aspect to it.

Prelude from Book 1 of the Well-Tempered Clavier, a delicate, sorrowful expression can be observed.

As a result, we hypothesize that this Minuet is not an overly energetic piece, but rather one with a delicate, fine-lined quality.

While approaches to articulation, etc., are flexible, taking the first 8 measures as an example, measures 1-4 and 9-12 could be interpreted as one character, and measures 5-8 and 13-16 as another, allowing for a conversational interpretation.

Considering it in more detail, measures 1 to the first beat of measure 3 could be treated as one phrase, and from the second beat of measure 3 to the end of measure 4 as another, allowing for a differentiation in tone quality between these two.

Eighth notes could be played detached (somewhat dry and short).

Alternatively, measures 1 to the first beat of measure 3 could be played like a violin, but since the second and third beats of measure 2 are the same note (D), these could be shortened, and then measures 3-4 could be played legato again.

Beyond that, consider it in 4-measure units, changing the mood every 4 measures.

Interpret it as the performer feels, but create it as a delicate piece with fine lines.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou

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