Description
A movement from BWV 1006a, this bourree is a French dance in duple meter. Its bright melody and sprightly rhythm carry over the energy of the original violin Partita No. 3 into a keyboard setting. Maintaining rhythmic buoyancy while shaping the ornaments is the main performance challenge in this approachable, intermediate-level piece.
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About the Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Johann Sebastian Bach was the towering figure of German Baroque music, serving for decades as Cantor of St. Thomas Church in Leipzig. Renowned for his mastery of counterpoint, he laid the foundations of keyboard music with works such as The Well-Tempered Clavier and the Inventions. This site includes 229 of his pieces, including numerous chorale settings and arias.
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