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| Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 | |
|---|---|
| Catalogue | BWV 1050 |
| Composed | 1721 or earlier |
| Movements | 3 |
| Scoring | harpsichord flute violin strings continuo |
- When was the Brandenburg concerto composed?
- Who composed Brandenburg concerto No 5?
- In what genre is Brandenburg concerto No 5?
- Why did Bach write the Brandenburg concerto No 5?
When was the Brandenburg concerto composed?
Bach composed the Brandenburg Concertos in 1721 at a time of transition in his life: He'd enjoyed a tremendous run as music director in the court of the German Prince Leopold, but his job security was beginning to look uncertain.
Who composed Brandenburg concerto No 5?
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050 (Johann Sebastian Bach)
In what genre is Brandenburg concerto No 5?
Concerto grosso
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, third movement, is in concerto grosso form. This means that the work uses groups of solo instruments - the concertino - rather than a single soloist.
Why did Bach write the Brandenburg concerto No 5?
5 is inspired by that new harpsichord Bach ordered in Berlin when he met the Margrave, as it is one of three featured instruments in this concerto, along with the flute and violin. ... Bach may not have got a new job thanks to his Brandenburg Concertos, but he was right about his long term prospects at Cothen.
