Bach’s partitas, or dance suites, gained fame quickly after being published. Johann Forkel, who wrote the first biography of Bach, said of the partitas that “such splendid compositions for the clavier had not been seen or heard before. Anyone who learned to play some of these pieces well could make his way in the world… so brilliant, harmonious, expressive, and constantly novel are they.” On Thursday’s show, join us for highlights from this lovely set of dance suites, along with much more.
Of Note for Thursday, November 5, 2015: Bach's Pretty Partitas
