Description
The third of Bach's Three-Part Sinfonias, written in 1723 in D major, is built on a bright, energetic theme shared closely among its three voices. At 84 seconds and 703 notes, it is brief yet condenses Bach's contrapuntal skill into a piece whose driving rhythmic momentum leaves a strong impression, demanding advanced-level precision.
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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