By
Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach's Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008, is a profound and iconic work for solo cello. Composed in the early 1720s, it is part of Bach's set of six unaccompanied cello suites. The suite comprises a prelude followed by a series of dance movements, showcasing Bach's intricate counterpoint, expressive depth, and mastery of the baroque dance forms. Bach's Cello Suite No. 2 remains a cornerstone of the cello repertoire, cherished for its technical challenges and emotional richness.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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by:
Matt Haimovitz
In this course, master cellist and famed Bach interpreter Matt Haimovitz takes us in depth through the stormy and dramatic D-minor suite of J.S. Bach. From the pensive prélude to the emotionally-charged sarabande to the fiery gigue, Haimovitz brings us into his inner world as we learn the nuances of Bach interpretation.
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