J.S. Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 2 In B minor, BWV 1067 arranged for piano duet by Eleonor Bindman (GPC084)

This is the sheet music edition of a new arrangement of the Bach Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067, by Eleonor Bindman. 

Piano duet

38 pages 
Duration: 20:18

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Orchestral Suite No. 2 In B minor, BWV 1067

I. Ouverture
The arresting mood of the opening dotted rhythms builds on the B minor sonority and the subsequent busy fugal writing is infused with rhythmic complexities. This is all a far cry from the more traditional French manner of the Suite No. 1 Ouverture.

II. Rondeau. III. Sarabande
Energy levels reduce as the Rondeau, with its prominent up-beat and gentle swooping melody is followed by an almost reminiscent, slow and lovingly crafted Sarabande.

IV. Bourrée I – II
There is repressed excitement in the quicker beat of these two dances, but the music is nevertheless solidly grounded. Bourrée II features solo flute decoration before Bourrée I returns.

V. Polonaise – Double. VI. Menuet
The steady quaver tread of the Polonaise is balanced by flute solo decorations in the Double. The Polonaise then returns. The following Menuet adopts a similar three-in-a-bar and complements the previous Polonaise in mood.

VII. Badinerie
This famous movement, featuring flute solo virtuosity, combines drama and joyful ebullience in equal measure.

Text: Rodney Smith

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