Bach Concerto Essay, Research Paper

Bach’s Violin Concerto in E Major

German composer Johann Sebastien Bach wrote a number of instrumental works. This concerto in E Major is one of several concertos written by Bach for stringed instruments and basso continuo, (a harmony part or parts). When listening to the concerto you can almost hear it developing, and how the music seems to flow together. A characteristic Bach was well known for, Counterpoint, is when two or more melodies are combined. I feel what distinguishes his work is the equal balance in range, texture, and the blending of the violin and the rest of the back ground instruments. Intricately blended, the background compliments to the violin’s quite nicely. The melody is very pleasant and seems to give off a “care-free feeling”. The violin doesn’t fade, and it doesn’t die down, the back ground instruments are simple accessory. The piece flows, and transcends with perfect form. It seems highly unlikely that Bach began to gain his reputation principally through his musicianship as an organist, when (to me at least,) his work on the violin and his accomplishments with sound, melody and counterpoint are of much more importance.