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C. P. E. Bach: Keyboard Concerto Wq. 3 (H. 405) in G Major

• 1st Movement: Allegro di molto
• 2nd Movement: Adagio
• 3rd Movement: Allegro

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The Keyboard Concerto Wq. 3 (H. 405) by Emanuel Bach is an early work composed in 1737. It reflects the influence of his father, Johann Sebastian Bach, while also showcasing Emanuelʼs exploration of his own musical identity. This concerto is structured for solo keyboard and strings (two violin parts, viola, and bass), strongly reflecting the characteristics of the North German style.

In the 1st movement, a solid theme is presented, characterized by contrapuntal development and a robust structure. The 2nd movement unfolds around introspective and lyrical melodies, displaying expressions of the empfindsamer Stil (sensitive style). The 3rd movement is notable for its rhythmic and lively motion, conveying a youthful energy.

This work demonstrates Emanuelʼs musical foundation during his student years, and while it is based on traditional forms, it already reveals his unique interest in the relationship between the soloist and the strings. It is an important piece that hints at the departure towards the free and individual style seen in his later Berlin and Hamburg periods.

The 3rd Concerto was composed in 1737 and revised in 1745. The early version does not seem to have survived, and there are no significant differences among the existing manuscripts. There is no evidence that Bach attempted to preserve the early version; rather, he may have sought to suppress it. However, it seems he was unable to completely suppress the early version once it had been widely circulated.

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