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Pieces/Johann Sebastian Bach/Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord No. 2 in D major

Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord No. 2 in D majorc. 1736–1741BWV 1028

by Johann Sebastian Bach

celloharpsichordbaroquesonata~16 min
The second gamba sonata is the most outgoing of the three. The opening Adagio is brief, almost a prelude, and gives way to an Allegro of dancing energy over a walking keyboard bass. The Andante in B minor stands out for its singing, lyrical cello line; the closing Allegro is a lively gigue-like finale. As with BWV 1027, the keyboard part is fully composed rather than figured, making the sonata a genuine duo.

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Movements

I. Adagio

D major · 4/4

II. Allegro

D major · 3/4

III. Andante

B minor · 4/4

IV. Allegro

D major · 6/8

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