Composer

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1722

Publication Date

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1981

Average_duration

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1:00

Johann Sebastian Bach's French Suite No. 2 in C minor (variant), BWV 813a, 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 1722 and 1725. The suite was originally composed for harpsichord, but it can also be played on piano. The French Suite No. 2 in C minor (variant), BWV 813a, consists of seven movements. The first movement is an allemande, a moderate tempo dance in quadruple meter. The second movement is a courante, a fast dance in triple meter. The third movement is a sarabande, a slow dance in triple meter. The fourth movement is a minuet, a moderate tempo dance in triple meter. The fifth movement is a gavotte, a moderate tempo dance in duple meter. The sixth movement is a bourrée, a fast dance in duple meter. The final movement is a gigue, a fast dance in compound meter. The French Suite No. 2 in C minor (variant), BWV 813a, is characterized by its use of counterpoint, which is the technique of combining multiple melodies to create a complex texture. Bach was a master of counterpoint, and this suite showcases his skill in this area. The suite also features a variety of textures, from the thick and complex counterpoint of the allemande to the light and airy texture of the gavotte. Overall, the French Suite No. 2 in C minor (variant), BWV 813a, is a beautiful and complex keyboard suite that showcases Bach's mastery of counterpoint and his ability to create a variety of textures. It is a challenging piece to play, but it is also a rewarding one, both for the performer and the listener.

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