Topic: New Bach Video Sinfonia n 2 in C minor BWV 788

Dear Friends,

A new stage in the discovery of the fantastic 3-part symphonies of J.S.Bach, today I present the n. 2 in C minor BWV 788.
This one is thematically more multifarious than most other sinfonias: there are two main subjects and a secondary one. This variety is sort of balanced by the wide, measured character of the piece. The main theme is constructed out of two motifs: the one is built on the triad chord and the other on an up and down scale. One can discern three parts: an exposition (up to 19); a development (19-28); a closing section (28 to the end), which combines the main theme and the secondary one in a streto-like texture. The secondary theme is introduced as a trivial connecting theme (5) but acquires an important status in the sequel (inverse in 8, 14-15, 17-18, and straight and inversed in 18). In the second half of the first part (from 9) the lower voice takes the main theme and the middle one – the secondary.
I hope you appreciate this little effort, for which I obviously take no credit. All credit goes to J.S. Bach for composing this little gem.
Enjoy your listening & Greetings from Italy

Carmelo

This video was recorded with these setting:
Played on Yamaha P125 piano stage, Tamara House.                                          Video Recording Samsung galaxy A54.
VST: Bösendorfer  VC 280 Pianoteq Stage 8.4
Editing: Wondershare Filmora
https://youtu.be/gl6A__jtw_c

Last edited by carmelo.paolucci (11-02-2026 21:55)

Re: New Bach Video Sinfonia n 2 in C minor BWV 788

carmelo.paolucci wrote:

Dear Friends,

A new stage in the discovery of the fantastic 3-part symphonies of J.S.Bach, today I present the n. 2 in C minor BWV 788.
This one is thematically more multifarious than most other sinfonias: there are two main subjects and a secondary one. This variety is sort of balanced by the wide, measured character of the piece. The main theme is constructed out of two motifs: the one is built on the triad chord and the other on an up and down scale. One can discern three parts: an exposition (up to 19); a development (19-28); a closing section (28 to the end), which combines the main theme and the secondary one in a streto-like texture. The secondary theme is introduced as a trivial connecting theme (5) but acquires an important status in the sequel (inverse in 8, 14-15, 17-18, and straight and inversed in 18). In the second half of the first part (from 9) the lower voice takes the main theme and the middle one – the secondary.
I hope you appreciate this little effort, for which I obviously take no credit. All credit goes to J.S. Bach for composing this little gem.
Enjoy your listening & Greetings from Italy

Carmelo

This video was recorded with these setting:
Played on Yamaha P125 piano stage, Tamara House.                                          Video Recording Samsung galaxy A54.
VST: Bösendorfer  VC 280 Pianoteq Stage 8.4
Editing: Wondershare Filmora
https://youtu.be/gl6A__jtw_c



Nice job again carmelo! I think I have said it but saying again, when I see you playing I’m always so impressed .  And those trills - it is just amazing!
And that major chord at the end just came out of nowhere.
Thank you carmelo.

Best wishes,

Stig

Re: New Bach Video Sinfonia n 2 in C minor BWV 788

Pianoteqenthusiast wrote:
carmelo.paolucci wrote:

Dear Friends,

A new stage in the discovery of the fantastic 3-part symphonies of J.S.Bach, today I present the n. 2 in C minor BWV 788.
This one is thematically more multifarious than most other sinfonias: there are two main subjects and a secondary one. This variety is sort of balanced by the wide, measured character of the piece. The main theme is constructed out of two motifs: the one is built on the triad chord and the other on an up and down scale. One can discern three parts: an exposition (up to 19); a development (19-28); a closing section (28 to the end), which combines the main theme and the secondary one in a streto-like texture. The secondary theme is introduced as a trivial connecting theme (5) but acquires an important status in the sequel (inverse in 8, 14-15, 17-18, and straight and inversed in 18). In the second half of the first part (from 9) the lower voice takes the main theme and the middle one – the secondary.
I hope you appreciate this little effort, for which I obviously take no credit. All credit goes to J.S. Bach for composing this little gem.
Enjoy your listening & Greetings from Italy

Carmelo

This video was recorded with these setting:
Played on Yamaha P125 piano stage, Tamara House.                                          Video Recording Samsung galaxy A54.
VST: Bösendorfer  VC 280 Pianoteq Stage 8.4
Editing: Wondershare Filmora
https://youtu.be/gl6A__jtw_c



Nice job again carmelo! I think I have said it but saying again, when I see you playing I’m always so impressed .  And those trills - it is just amazing!
And that major chord at the end just came out of nowhere.
Thank you carmelo.

Best wishes,

Stig

Thank you so much for your comment Stig !
I'm really happy when I receive a comment from you! You and the other friends on the forum were the driving force that pushed me to constantly study and record videos. And for that I thank you all. You're absolutely right, the finale of this symphony really does seem to come from another world. Thanks again!
Greetings from Italy
Carmelo

Re: New Bach Video Sinfonia n 2 in C minor BWV 788

lovely performance Carmelo!  i'm looking forward to many more Bach vids.  they always make my day.

Re: New Bach Video Sinfonia n 2 in C minor BWV 788

budo wrote:

lovely performance Carmelo!  i'm looking forward to many more Bach vids.  they always make my day.

Thank you so much Budo for your comment and your support !!!!
Greetings from Italy
Carmelo