Description
Written in the style of the allemande, the moderate-tempo German dance often opening a Baroque suite, this G minor piece moves in a steady, continuous flow. Its balanced part-writing is typical of the Baroque style, unfolding over about two and a half minutes and 658 notes. Intermediate players will need to keep the dialogue between the hands smooth and even.
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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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