Description
The sixth of Bach's Three-Part Sinfonias, written in 1723 in E major, has a gentle, warm sonority. With only three voices in play, the movement of each melodic line is easy to follow. At 87 seconds and 522 notes, its brevity conceals meticulous craftsmanship, requiring careful, advanced-level attention to voice control.
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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