Description
Bach's Three-Part Sinfonia No.4 in D minor, written in 1723, has a quieter, more subdued character than several of its companions and is somewhat gentler in difficulty. At 124 seconds and 584 notes, its clear handling of voice exchange makes it a good entry point within this pedagogical set for players still developing a feel for contrapuntal playing.
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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