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Jonathan Ng Chin Khai
Concerto No.2 in E
Major
Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach was the composer of Concerto No.2 in E
major around 1720. This piece consists of 3 movements with an Italian
style tempo.
This piece consist repeated rhythmic patterns which gives a
compelling drive and energy in the first movement. Imitation and
repetition are much used in this movement, same goes to Ritornello
form. The beginning of the Mozartian style of establishing the cadenza
is used as the short solo part before section I.
Lyrical, beautiful and slow piece appeared in the 2nd movement. It
is very expressive and passionate movements. Besides that, it balanced
and released the tension of the whole work.
The finale, which is the 3rd movement, The dance-like movement
of an extraordinary exuberance. Each successive contrasting passage
exploits the violin's bravura capabilities more and more, until at last the
final refrain swoops in on the wings of wild thirty-second notes.
movement is rather slow and dragging along. The sighs give a feeling
of sad and desolate. Crescendos and decrescendos are often used to
create the moody feeling.
ATCL PROGRAMME
NOTES
Repertoire:
1. J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
- Concerto No. 2 in E major
i. Allegro
ii. Adagio
iii. Allegro assai
1600
3. Antonin Dvorak
- Four Romantic Pieces for Piano & Violin
Op.75
i.
ii.
Allegro moderato
Allegro maestoso
iii.
iv.
Allegro appassionato
Larghettho
1100
Total Timing: 3246