Composer

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Partita

Compose Date

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1726 - 1731

Publication Date

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1731

Average_duration

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29:42

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Johann Sebastian Bach's Partita for keyboard No. 6 in E minor, BWV 830, is a solo keyboard work composed in Leipzig around 1730. It consists of seven movements, each with its own unique character and technical demands. The Partita opens with a Toccata, a virtuosic and improvisatory movement that showcases the performer's technical abilities. This is followed by an Allemande, a dance in moderate tempo that features intricate counterpoint and expressive phrasing. The third movement is a Corrente, a lively dance in triple meter that requires nimble fingerwork and a strong sense of rhythm. The fourth movement is a Sarabande, a slow and stately dance that emphasizes the beauty of the keyboard's sound. This is followed by a Tempo di Gavotta, a lively dance in binary form that features playful rhythms and syncopations. The sixth movement is a Gigue, a fast and lively dance in compound meter that requires precision and agility. The Partita concludes with a monumental Passacaglia, a set of variations on a repeating bass line. This movement is notable for its complexity and depth, as well as its emotional intensity. Throughout the Partita, Bach demonstrates his mastery of counterpoint, harmony, and form. The work is characterized by its technical demands, expressive range, and intellectual depth, making it a challenging and rewarding piece for performers and listeners alike.

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