Description
This gentle, singing F major miniature carries the Anh. (Anhang) designation, marking it among works of uncertain authorship attributed to Bach. Even so, it retains the poised melodic lines and clear accompaniment typical of the Baroque air. At just over a minute and 195 notes, it calls for careful, singing touch in shaping its ornaments, suiting intermediate players.
Baroque-era arias marked by singing, lyrical melodic lines — a form used both in vocal music and as themes for keyboard variations.
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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