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French Suites

French Suite No.4 in E-flat major, BWV 815

Johann Sebastian Bach (1722)

DifficultyAdvanced
Duration11:37
Notes5,913
OpusBWV 815

Description

French Suite No.4 in E-flat major has a bright, graceful character often cited as one of the most elegant among the set. Each dance movement moves with light energy and features generous use of ornamentation. While the overall texture is relatively light, distinguishing the character of each movement demands a refined, advanced-level touch.

Six keyboard suites by Bach that elegantly incorporate Baroque dance forms.

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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