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Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043 ("Double")

Johann Sebastian Bach · 1685–1750
Level 4 · Early advanced — about ABRSM 7 · RCM 8
MinorLyricalDramaticWell-known

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Type
Duet
Setting
Orchestra (piano reduction)
Length
About 15 min
Era
Baroque
Nationality
German
Exam lists
Henle

Notes

Essential duo concerto; Violin II part slightly easier

About this work

Composed
1718–20?
  1. Vivace
  2. Largo, ma non tanto
  3. Allegro

Exam & syllabus listings

Henle 5 · Suzuki Bk 4

A step before · level 3

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DuetWith orchestra
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A step after · level 5

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