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C. P. E. Bach: Keyboard Concerto Wq. 8 (H. 411) in A Major

• 1st Movement: Allegro
• 2nd Movement: Andante e con sordini
• 3rd Movement: Allegro di molto

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The Keyboard Concerto Wq. 8 (H. 411) by Emanuel Bach is a significant concerto composed in 1741, showcasing the early achievements of his Berlin period. This work, while employing the traditional ensemble of solo keyboard and strings (two violins, viola, and bass), stands out for its unique musical ideas and sophisticated structure.

In the 1st movement, following the clear theme presented by the strings, the solo part develops the material, unfolding its own technical expression. The 2nd movement is introspective and emotionally rich, reflecting the empfindsamer Stil, with improvisational elements added. The 3rd movement emphasizes a lively, dance-like character, highlighting the elegance of the galant style.

This concerto demonstrates Emanuel Bachʼs maturity in composition by skillfully maintaining the balance between solo and tutti, while granting individuality and freedom to the solo part. Wq. 8 reflects his ongoing innovations in the genre of keyboard concertos and the establishment of his later distinctive style.

Emanuel composed the A major concerto H. 411 (Wq. 8) in 1741, just three years after his arrival in Berlin. As with this somewhat early work, in all three movements, the elegant, galant-style melodies initially presented by the string tutti are ornamentally reproduced by the soloist, sometimes alternating cooperatively with the strings. This piece exhibits little friction between the keyboard and strings, with their swift alternations forming a smooth and graceful musical line without giving an impression of interruption or conflict.

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