Description
This is an unhurried G minor andante. Packed into just under two minutes are 789 notes, giving the piece a denser texture than its short duration might suggest, demanding sustained focus. Its authorship remains debated within the catalog of Bach's works, but it still offers the balanced part-writing and flowing lines typical of the Baroque style, suiting advanced players.
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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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