Johann Sebastian Bach, Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 "Air on a G String" (Voices of Music)

I introduced Johann Sebastian Bach in my introduction to classical music. He composed a vast number of musical works using every form known to him.* The Goldberg Variations showed us how thoroughly he explored the various possibilities that a musical form offered. Today we consider another musical form, the orchestral suite, by highlighting a beloved piece of music whose origins are unfamiliar to most casual listeners: Air on a G String.

A Measure of MusicErik SaundersJune 17, 2020Air on a G String, Bach, Voices of Music