Johann Sebastian Bach : Air on the G String (from Orchestral Suite No. 2 in D Major)
The Air from J.S. Bach's Suite in D major for violin and piano captivates listeners with its steady, floating melody, in which the upper voice hovers continuously above a gently pulsating bass, creating a calm, contemplative character. Also striking is Bach's subtle variation of harmonies through secondary dominants, which enliven the musical flow without disturbing the meditative effect of the movement's structure.
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| Period/Styles: | Baroque |
| Theme: | .miscellaneous |
| Series: | |
| Difficulty: | easy to medium |
| Opus: | BWV 1068 |
| Performance: | The performance of this composition is free of charge (ASCAP, GEMA, ..) |
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Chamber ensemble (strings)
Violin 2+Viola+Vlc
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| Quantity of pages: | 4 |
| Contribution by: | nospec |
| Visit: | 30787 |
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