🇩🇪Johann Sebastian Bach ： Concerto for Two Harpsichords No.1 BWV 1060

This three-movement concerto unfolds through a dialogue between two solo harpsichords and the ensemble. In the first movement, the exchange of short motifs and the contrast with the powerful ensemble passages are especially compelling. In the central slow movement, the two solo lines exchange melodies as though drawing close to one another, calling for finely shaped breathing and singing phrasing. The finale brings the work to a close with clear rhythms and crisp momentum. When studying it on the piano, keeping the lines of both hands independent and shaping dynamics and articulation with the dialogue between the two solo parts in mind will help create a richly layered sound.