Description
Bach's Three-Part Sinfonia No.7 in E minor, written in 1723, has an introspective, somewhat melancholy mood. At 132 seconds, it runs slightly longer than others in the set, giving the dialogue between voices more room to develop. Its wistful theme returns in varied guises across 846 notes, revealing the depth of Bach's contrapuntal thinking and demanding advanced-level focus.
A set of three-part counterpoint studies (BWV 787-801) that expand on the two-part Inventions, teaching more complex polyphony.
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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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