Description
Opening Bach's 1723 set of Three-Part Sinfonias, this C major piece, No.1, has a clear, symmetrical theme and compact structure. Bach originally compiled these pieces as keyboard studies for his son Wilhelm Friedemann, designed to teach independent, singing voice-leading in counterpoint. At just 69 seconds and 581 notes, it has a concentrated elegance suited to advanced players.
A set of three-part counterpoint studies (BWV 787-801) that expand on the two-part Inventions, teaching more complex polyphony.
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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