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A 5 page research paper that offers a detailed analysis of the structure and harmony of the last movement from Bach's Brandenburg Concertos, Nos. 2, 4, 5 and 6. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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that Bach write some works specifically for his orchestra (Machlis 294). Two years later, Bach sent the prince six pieces that have become known as the Brandenburg Concertos,
which Bach dedicated to the prince immortalizing his name (Butt 52). It is in these works t hat Bach captures the essence of the concerto grosso, a work in which
two groups "vie with each other, one stimulating the other to sonorous flights of fancy" (Machlis 294). The following analysis of concertos 2, 4, 5 and 6 will look specifically
at the form, structure and harmonic progression of the last movement in each piece. No. 2 in F Major The second Brandenburg has long been a favorite, which
is probably due to its brilliant trumpet (Machlis 294).The solo group of instruments -- the concertino -- is made up of trumpet, flute, oboe, and violin, while the accompanying group
-- the tutti -- includes first and second violins, violas, and double basses (Machlis 294). The basso continuo is played by cello and harpsichord (Machlis 294). The third and
final movement of the second concerto is an Allegro assai (very fast) (Machlis 295). Trumpet, oboe, violin and flute take turns entering into a "jaunty" melody line of a four-voiced
fugue (Machlis 295). However, as Malcolm Boyd points out, the Allegro assai "belongs" primarily to the trumpet (77). The main theme is first announced by the trumpet, and the fugue-style
is probably styled to fit the technical limitations of this instrument (Boyd 77). Some critics have described this movements structure as an amalgam of fugue and ritornello; however, the overall
structure is dissimilar to combinations of fugue and ritornello found in the finales of other concertos in that the it is more fugue and less ritornello then Bachs other works
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