Composer

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

:

Suite

Compose Date

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before 1720

Publication Date

:

1895

Average_duration

:

20:32

Movement_count

:

7

Movement ....

Johann Sebastian Bach's 'English Suite No. 2 in A minor, BWV 807' is a keyboard suite composed in the early 18th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1715 and 1720. The suite was premiered by Bach himself, who was known for his virtuosic keyboard playing. The suite consists of seven movements, each with its own unique character and style. The first movement is a prelude, which sets the tone for the rest of the suite. It is a lively and energetic piece, with fast runs and intricate ornamentation. The second movement is an allemande, a slow and stately dance in triple meter. This movement is characterized by its graceful melodies and flowing rhythms. The third movement is a courante, a fast and lively dance in triple meter. This movement is marked by its syncopated rhythms and intricate ornamentation. The fourth movement is a sarabande, a slow and solemn dance in triple meter. This movement is characterized by its expressive melodies and rich harmonies. The fifth movement is a bourrée, a fast and lively dance in duple meter. This movement is marked by its driving rhythms and playful melodies. The sixth movement is a gigue, a fast and lively dance in compound meter. This movement is characterized by its lively rhythms and intricate ornamentation. The final movement is a gigue, a fast and lively dance in compound meter. This movement is marked by its driving rhythms and playful melodies. The suite as a whole is characterized by its virtuosic keyboard writing, intricate ornamentation, and expressive melodies. It is a testament to Bach's skill as a composer and keyboardist, and remains a popular work in the keyboard repertoire to this day.

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