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     Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, first movement
     Ritornello form, 9 min., 57 sec.
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  [Play]   Ritornello     Complete ritornello is played by the orchestra, forte: bright and emphatic
[Music Notation Graphic 1]

 
  [Play]   Solo     Harpsichord, flute, and violin in a contrapuntal texture (often in trio style). Includes faster rhythms; the soloists play new themes and also play some of the motives from the ritornello
  [Play]   Ritornello
(first phrase)
    Orchestra, f
  [Play]   Solo     Similar material to that of the first solo
  [Play]   Ritornello
(middle phrase)
    Orchestra, f
  [Play]   Solo     Similar solo material
  [Play]   Ritornello
(middle phrase)
    Orchestra, f; minor mode
  [Play]   Solo     Similar solo material at first, then fast harpsichord runs are introduced.
  [Play]   Ritornello
(middle phrase)
    Orchestra, f
  [Play]   Solo     This solo leads directly into the central solo.
  [Play]   Central solo     Quiet flute and violin dialogue (accompanied by the orchestra, p) is largely in the minor mode. The music is less motivic, and the harmonies change less rapidly than before.
  [Play]       Detached notes in cello, flute, and violin; sequence
  [Play]       Long high notes prepare for the return of the ritornello.
  [Play]   Ritornello
(first phrase)
    Orchestra, f
  [Play]   Solo    
  [Play]   Ritornello
(first and second phrases)
    Orchestra, f; this ritornello section feels especially solid be- cause it is longer than the others and in the tonic key.
  [Play]   Solo    
  [Play]   Ritornello
(middle phrase)
    Orchestra, f
  [Play]   Solo     Fast harpsichord run leads into the cadenza.
  [Play]   Harpischord cadenza     Section 1: a lengthy passage developing motives from the solo sections
  [Play]       Section 2: very fast and brilliant
  [Play]       Section 3: long preparation for the anticipated return of the ritornello
  [Play]   Ritornello     Orchestra, f, plays the complete ritornello.
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