The Double Violin Concerto in D minor
(2nd movement, Largo Ma Non Tanto BWV 1043) is perhaps one of the most
famous works by J. S. Bach. It is considered among the best examples of the work
of the late Baroque period. Bach wrote it in Leipzig sometime between 1730 and
1731, most likely for the Leipzig Collegium Musicum, of which he was the director.
It also exists in an arrangement for two harpsichords, transposed into C minor
(BWV 1062). In addition to the two soloists, the concerto is scored for strings
and basso continuo.
The concerto is characterized by the subtle yet expressive relationship between the violins throughout the work. The musical structure of this piece uses fugal imitation and much counterpoint.
The concerto comprises of three movements:
Vivace
Largo ma non tanto
Allegro
The concerto is characterized by the subtle yet expressive relationship between the violins throughout the work. The musical structure of this piece uses fugal imitation and much counterpoint.
The concerto comprises of three movements:
Vivace
Largo ma non tanto
Allegro
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo0K_n3VLG4
Bach Double Violin Concerto - Yehudi
Menuhin And David Oistrakh.
2. Largo ma non tanto 4:33 From 10:00 to 12:10 is the best I've ever listened to.
3. Allegro 12:34
