Description
Known by its subtitle referring to the departure of Bach's most beloved brother, this is a programmatic work depicting a farewell scene through several linked episodes. Unlike a typical single-theme instrumental piece, it unfolds with a narrative, almost pictorial quality. Running about eleven minutes with over 3,600 notes, it asks advanced players to shape distinct characters scene by scene.
Character pieces that depict a specific mood or scene, including Beethoven's Bagatelles — short works full of distinct personality.
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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