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Emanuel Bach Keyboard Concerto in F Major Wq. 33 (H. 443)

• 1st Movement: Allegretto
• 2nd Movement: Adagio
• 3rd Movement: Allegro assai

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Emanuel Bachʼs Keyboard Concerto in F Major Wq. 33 (H. 443) is a work composed in 1755, belonging to his Berlin period. The first movement begins with a bright and approachable theme, with a graceful dialogue between the solo instrument and the orchestra. Despite its moderate tempo, there is a sense of energy and lively expression, showcasing characteristics of the early Classical period. The second movement reflects elements of the empfindsamer Stil, creating a lyrical and introspective atmosphere. The keyboard instrument plays a poetic melody, enriched by a harmonic progression that adds emotional depth. The third movement is a lively and energetic finale, marked by the solo instrumentʼs virtuosic passages and the orchestraʼs dynamic accompaniment. This concerto exemplifies Emanuel Bachʼs process of establishing his unique style between the Baroque and Classical periods, demanding high technical skill and expressiveness from the performer while remaining an accessible piece.

Composed in 1755, the F Major H.443 (Wq.33) possesses a much more serene character compared to other works included here, characterized by a more expansive harmonic style, which could sound “more modern” to 20th-century ears. However, today, this piece is considered one of the best-known among Bachʼs concertos. The refined balance of the first movement and the restrained melancholy of the second transition into the passionate dynamism of the strings in the conclusion, yet remain restrained by the consistent elegance of the solo parts and the delicate expression that asserts the overall sense of balance.

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