Description
The final piece in the Duetto set, this A minor work is notably longer than the other three at about six minutes. Its unhurried pace allows the dialogue between the two voices to unfold at length. With around 1,221 notes, the slower tempo demands sustained tension rather than sheer speed, making it the most approachable of the four for intermediate players.
Two-voice contrapuntal pieces from Part 3 of Bach's Clavier-Übung, blending strict compositional rigor with a lively dialogue between the voices.
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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