Johann Sebastian Bach ： Concerto for Three Harpsichords No.2 BWV 1064

This vibrant concerto unfolds through lively exchanges among three keyboard instruments. It is structured in three movements: in the first and third, clear rhythms and recurring themes support active dialogue between the solo group and the ensemble. In the central second movement, the flow becomes more subdued, with the passing of melodic lines and shifts in harmony offering particular points of interest. Rather than simply matching the volume of the three instruments, performers should listen for the role of each voice while maintaining crisp articulation and a light, steady pulse. In the fast movements, clear entries of the themes should take precedence over sheer momentum; in the slow movement, long, singing phrases help bring the work’s overall dialogue vividly to life.