This concerto is a transcription of Bach's earlier Violin Concerto in A minor (BWV 1041), transposed down a whole tone to G minor. It showcases Bach's innovative approach to adapting material, with the harpsichord part being substantially reworked rather than merely transcribed, particularly in the virtuosic finale.
This concerto demonstrates Bach's skill in reworking material across instruments, transposing the original A minor violin concerto to G minor while adapting figuration for keyboard.
