Description
The second of the Three-Part Sinfonias, this piece is set in the tragic key of C minor. Its deep emotional expression and the rich harmony woven by three voices contrast sharply with the C major character of the first sinfonia. At about a minute and a half, it calls on intermediate players to convey the contrapuntal exchange between voices with genuine expressiveness.
A set of three-part counterpoint studies (BWV 787-801) that expand on the two-part Inventions, teaching more complex polyphony.
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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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