Work

Johann Sebastian Bach Composer
Capriccio on the Departing of his Most Beloved Brother in Bb, BWV992
Performances: 47
Tracks: 205

Musicology:
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Capriccio on the Departing of his Most Beloved Brother in Bb, BWV992Key: Bb
Year: c.1705
Genre: Other Keyboard
Pr. Instrument: Harpsichord
- 1.Arioso (Adagio): Ist eine Schmeichelung der Freunde, um denselben von seiner Reise abzuhalten (His friends try to persuade him not to undertake the journey)
- 2.Andante: Ist eine Vorstellung unterschiedlicher Casuum, die ihm in der Fremde konnten vorfallen (They tell him of the various misfortunes that may befall him abroad)
- 3.Adagiosissimo: Ist ein allgemeines Lamento der Freunde (The general lament of his friends)
- 4.Allhier kommen die Freunde (weil sie doch sehen, daß es sanders nicht sein kann) und nehmen Abschied (His friends come, since they see that it must be, and take leave of him)
- 5.Allegro poco: Aria di Postiglione
- 6.Fuga all' imitatione della cornetta di Postiglione
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