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Shall We Dance?

1/21/2016

 
by Rebecca Cochran
 
Bach was a master of the gigue. This lively French dance originated from the British jig. Usually appearing at the end of a suite or other work, it was typically written in triple time (three beats per bar). The number 3 was certainly not lost on Bach.
 
For me, the gigue from Cantata No. 7 represents Bach at his ebullient best. The aria is scored for tenor voice, accompanied by two violins. The writing is intricate and challenging, with the violins sometimes imitating each other a bar apart.
 
Have a listen to the aria, Des Vaters Stimme liess sich hören, featuring tenor, Ian Bostridge and Europa Galante led by Fabio Biondi here. I guarantee you’ll feel like dancing!
Marius Coomans link
1/22/2016 12:43:04 am

That Youtube link doesn't work for me ("Ths video is not available"). Love the idea of a daily Bach post, though!

Rebecca Cochran
1/22/2016 08:16:29 am

So sorry that you cannot view it from where you are. The link works fine from here. Thanks for your comment!

Marius Coomans link
1/22/2016 03:57:24 pm

I live in fear that others can't play the recordings which I "collect" at Someofbach.com I wish youtube gave you a way to determine any "territory blocks". Again, love your blog, don't let me stop your linking...

Rebecca Cochran
1/22/2016 04:14:47 pm

Yes, geo-fencing is probably at play here. I really like what you're doing on Someofbach.com. Thanks for reading my posts!


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