Description
Paired with Bourrée I as a trio, this short movement compresses a memorable melody into a brief span. Its reduced note density compared to the preceding bourrée creates a calm contrast, a technique common in French-style dance suites. Intermediate in level and modest in scale, it makes its mark through careful, singing phrasing of a simple melodic line.
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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