Description
The eighth of Bach's Three-Part Sinfonias, written in 1723 in F major, has a clear, cheerful sonority built from a light theme that passes actively among the three voices, creating a strong sense of rhythmic momentum. As with the rest of this pedagogical set, it also serves as useful practice for balancing independent voices. At 73 seconds and 637 notes, its brief duration is packed with careful contrapuntal detail 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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