Description
A brilliant triple-meter dance from Bach's French Suite No. 6. The Courante, whose name derives from the French word for 'running,' is characterized by a continuous flow of quick figuration. Though brief, it is densely written, testing the player's ability to keep a steady tempo while articulating each note clearly.
Six keyboard suites by Bach that elegantly incorporate Baroque dance forms.
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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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