Description
This is the third of the four Duetti from Bach's Clavier-Übung III. Set in a bright, light G major, the two voices exchange the theme on equal terms, and since the piece has no pedal part, it sits naturally under the hands at the keyboard. Intermediate in level with a fairly substantial length, it calls for light, clear articulation between voices while preserving its cheerful tonal character.
Two-voice contrapuntal pieces from Part 3 of Bach's Clavier-Übung, blending strict compositional rigor with a lively dialogue between the voices.
Sheet Music
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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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