Description
French Suite No.6 in E major is often regarded as the most virtuosic and ornate of the set, with elaborate figuration and clearly differentiated character across its dance movements. Fittingly positioned as the culmination of the French Suites, it calls for both considerable technical skill and a strong grasp of Baroque stylistic conventions.
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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