J.S. Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D major, BWV 1068 arranged for piano duet by Eleonor Bindman (GPC085)

This is the sheet music edition of a new arrangement of the Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D major, BWV 1068, by Eleonor Bindman. 

Piano duet

46 pages 
Duration: 19:38

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Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D major, BWV 1068

I. Ouverture
This thoroughly joyful movement resonates with good humour. The fugal section, interspersed with solo episodes, scampers crisply with high spirits. The dotted rhythms of the opening French Ouverture style then return briefly.

II. Air
Popularised by 20th-century violin virtuoso Mischa Elman as Air for the G String, Bach’s orchestral original floats more serenely with less intensity, a testament to his genius.

III. Gavotte I – II
Another famous movement, the Gavottes bristle with melodic brilliance and drive. Gavotte I returns to close off the movement’s ABA form.

IV. Bourrée. V. Gigue
The Bourrée relies on its very marked rhythmic motifs for propulsion, while the following Gigue picks up the momentum in a rollicking 6/8 time that builds excitement for a rousing conclusion.

Text: Rodney Smith

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