Gavotte II
Johann Sebastian Bach
This is Gavotte 2 from the fourth Lute suite by Johann Sebastian Bach (Eisenach march 21 1685 - Leipzig july 28 1750).
Gavotte 2 must be played as a kind of trio movement for Gavotte 1. Gavotte 2 elaborates on the thematic material of Gavotte 1, but gives it an elegant and graceful turn.
This fourth suite is a clear example of the challenges met when playing Bach. A challenge worth accepting, nevertheless.
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