Description
This movement functions as a trio paired with Bourrée I, using a sparser texture and calmer character to provide contrast within the suite. Intermediate in level with modest length and note count, its simplicity makes the balance between voices and the sense of breathing all the more important to the overall effect.
Six suites by Bach known as the "English Suites," combining French elegance with technical brilliance.
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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