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Sonata No. 3: Adagio in C major, BWV 1005

Johann Sebastian Bach · 1685–1750
Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT
MajorSlowHeroicDramaticWell-known

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Type
Solo work
Setting
Unaccompanied
Length
About 5 min
Era
Baroque
Nationality
German
Exam lists
RCM

Notes

Sustained chords over dotted rhythm

About this work

Composed
1720 in 6 Violin Sonatas and Partitas (No.5)
  1. Adagio
  2. Fuga
  3. Largo
  4. Allegro assai

Exam & syllabus listings

RCM ARCT

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