Dover Bach J.S. - Complete Concertos For Two Or More Harpsichords - Full Score
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Summary of This Score
This collection brings together six concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach for multiple harpsichords, from BWV 1060 to BWV 1065. Designed as genuine dialogue pieces, these concertos highlight the art of musical conversation: echo responses, imitations, rhythmic exchanges, and virtuosic passages shared among the keyboards. Their writing, both rigorous and inspiring, explains their lasting popularity among performers and baroque music enthusiasts alike.
You will find the Concerto for Two Harpsichords in C minor, BWV 1060 (Allegro, Adagio, Allegro), the Concerto for Two Harpsichords in C major, BWV 1061 (Allegro, Adagio ovvero Largo, Fugue), as well as the Concerto for Two Harpsichords in C minor, BWV 1062 (Allegro, Andante, Allegro assai). The collection also includes two concertos for three harpsichords: the BWV 1063 in D minor (Allegro, Alla Siciliana, Allegro) and the BWV 1064 in C major (Allegro, Adagio, Allegro). Finally, the Concerto for Four Harpsichords in A minor, BWV 1065 (Allegro, Largo, Allegro) closes the set with particularly spectacular writing, ideal for showcasing the collective power and articulation finesse of the harpsichords.
Thanks to the variety of keys, characters, and forms (including a fugue), this score provides an excellent foundation for deepening Bach's style, refining the balance between instruments, and developing a lively, precise, and contrasted interpretation.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | Johann Sebastian Bach | Genre | Classical score |
| Instrumentation | 2 harpsichords, 3 harpsichords, 4 harpsichords | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which BWV concertos are included in this Bach collection for multiple harpsichords?
The score gathers six concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach, from BWV 1060 to BWV 1065. It includes BWV 1060, 1061, and 1062 for two harpsichords, BWV 1063 and 1064 for three harpsichords, as well as BWV 1065 for four harpsichords.
Does the score contain the concerto for four harpsichords BWV 1065?
The Concerto in A minor BWV 1065 is included, with its three movements: Allegro, Largo, and Allegro.
For which harpsichord ensembles is this edition written?
The instrumentation covers ensembles of 2, 3, and 4 harpsichords. The concertos BWV 1060 to 1062 are intended for two keyboards, while BWV 1063 and 1064 use three harpsichords. BWV 1065 brings together four harpsichords.
Which movements are featured in Concerto BWV 1061?
BWV 1061 in C major includes Allegro, Adagio ovvero Largo, and Fuga. The presence of a fugue adds a contrapuntal form within the collection.
Is Dover Bach J.S. Complete Concertos For Two Or More Harpsichords suitable for baroque ensemble practice?
The writing of the six concertos relies on echo responses, imitations, and passages distributed between the harpsichords. The collection thus allows working on balance between instruments and articulation in Bach’s repertoire.
