Description
This polonaise in F major is one of several found in the notebook compiled for Anna Magdalena Bach. It carries the distinctive triple-meter accents typical of the Polish dance style within a compact duration of under a minute. As one of multiple polonaises in the same notebook, it offers an approachable introduction to the domestic music-making of the Baroque era.
The polonaise, a stately Polish triple-time dance, including Chopin's grand works marked by a proud, march-like rhythm.
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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