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Sonata No. 1 for viola da gamba and harpsichord (BWV 1027): mvt 3
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In this gem of a sonata, played on an original instrument, Bach hides the simplest musical theme in plain sight: one note. Alex looks at the end of movement 3, where Bach gives a pedal point E to the viola da gamba, asking for over 30 seconds of one sustained note on this instrument. Simple, yes, but perfectly aligned with the notes around it. It's just another gem in the sea of jewels that is Bach's oeuvre.
137 episodes
Manage episode 405786844 series 2853212
In this gem of a sonata, played on an original instrument, Bach hides the simplest musical theme in plain sight: one note. Alex looks at the end of movement 3, where Bach gives a pedal point E to the viola da gamba, asking for over 30 seconds of one sustained note on this instrument. Simple, yes, but perfectly aligned with the notes around it. It's just another gem in the sea of jewels that is Bach's oeuvre.
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