Bach, Johann Sebastian : Concerto Allegro
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Genre:Reduction/Arrangement
Total Playing Time:2 min 50 sec
Copyright:Public Domain
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Author : Ooi, Kazurou
Last Updated: October 6, 2023
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Author : Ooi, Kazurou
Final Movement
This final movement is a very optimistic movement, but it also includes toccata-like elements. Let's organize the sections, which are divided by the piece's repeats, into a first half and a second half.
First Half
Let's take the first half as an example.
Consider a break at measure 5. Since the first 5 measures are in G major, starting pp is acceptable. Alternatively, you may consider two sections: measures 1 to 3, beat 2, and measures 3, beat 3 to 5, beat 3, contrasting one with forte and the other with piano.
Measures 6-10 are similar to measures 1-5, but they modulate to D major. If you perceive this section as having higher tension, play it louder. The opposite approach is also acceptable. In any case, avoid playing the G major and D major sections with the same volume and timbre.
From measure 11, an ascending sequence in one-measure units begins, so reduce the volume at measure 11 once, then crescendo towards measures 14-15, which are the peak points of the first half. At measure 18, reduce to p again, and from there, try to build towards measure 22.
Second Half
Please analyze the second half in the same manner.