I couldn't resist recording the secondo on my Disklavier and playing the primo along with it. |
The B section is a virtual solo for secondo, with primo finishing the melodies with scale passages in octaves. |
The MIDI accompaniment CD contains the secondo part performed on a digital keyboard with the typical electronic special effects. |
The primo part always contains melodic material, while the secondo part contains mainly accompanimental passagework. |
Far from the old-style duet where the secondo is merely playing backup for the primo, this duet features a wonderful dialogue between the parts. |
The primo and secondo parts are usually equal in difficulty and share melodic interest. |