Theory - Sonata in G Minor BWV 1020 Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the composer?
A
Johann Sebastian Bach
2
Q
Birth and Death?
A
1685 - 1750
3
Q
What period does his music belong to?
A
The Late Baroque Period
4
Q
Where was he born?
A
Germany
5
Q
What did he play?
A
Harpsichord, organ and viola
6
Q
What were some of his compositions?
A
The Passions, The Music Offering and Well Tempered Clavier
7
Q
What were some characteristics of his writing?
A
Complex counterpoint, imitation and sequencing. Elegance of the melodic lines, some formal structure.
8
Q
What is his music more regarded as now?
A
Old fashioned
9
Q
What were some of his contemporaries?
A
G.F Handel, G.P Telemann and Vivaldi
10
Q
About the piece…?
A
There are still doubts on who composed this work. It is written in the style, more like one of his sons.
