She died in the period in which he wrote the ‘English’ suites. We are far removed from the dance music, suggested by the French titles. Although the Sarabande does respect the characteristic rhythm, it would be unplayable in the tempo to which it ought to be danced. Bach also adds extensive ornamentation, which reinforces the extremely expressive power of this piece.
Recorded for the project All of Bach on December 10th 2016 at the Bartolotti House, Amsterdam.
For the interview with harpsichordist Pierre Hantaï on the 'English' Suite no. 3 in G minor BWV 808 go to Hantaï on Bach English Suite no. 3 in G minor
All of Bach is a project of the Netherlands Bach Society / Nederlandse Bachvereniging, offering high-quality film recordings of the works by Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by the Netherlands Bach Society and its guest musicians.
Musician
- Pierre Hantaï, harpsichordist
- Harpsichord: Bruce Kennedy, 1989 after Michael Mietke
Pieces
- 0:00 Prelude
- 3:47 Allemande
- 7:54 Courante
- 10:23 Sarabande
- 14:18 Gavotte I & II
- 17:34 Gigue
