Description
The second movement of Partita No.5 in G major. Within the bright resonance of the major key, an ornamented, flowing melody unfolds. Its substantial 181-second duration calls for the stamina to sustain long phrases without losing momentum, along with the technique to render its delicate right-hand ornaments beautifully.
Suite-form works from the Baroque era; Bach's Partitas, a sequence of varied dances, are ranked among the greatest keyboard works.
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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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