Maisky Plays Bach Cello Suite No. 6 : Gavotte
Bach composed Unaccompanied Cello suites between 1717-1723 in Köthen, Germany. These most interpreted and known Cello Works, consist of 6 suites. (BWV1007, BWV1008, BWV1009, BWV1010, BWV1011, BWV1012)

Solo (unaccompanied) suites consist of six movements/parts: prelude, allemande, courante, sarabande, minuets or bourrées or gavottes, gigue

Each suite starts with prelude and all the other movements are based on baroque dance types.

Full version of Suite No.6 :    • Mischa Maisky plays Bach Cello Suite ...  
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Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012
1- Prelude :    • Bach - Cello Suite No.6 i-Prelude  
2- Allemande :    • Bach - Cello Suite No.6 ii-Allemande  
3- Courante :    • Bach - Cello Suite No.6 iii-Courante  
4- Sarabande :    • Bach - Cello Suite No.6 iv-Sarabande  
5- Gavotte I, II : [You are here]
6- Gigue :    • Bach - Cello Suite No.6 vi-Gigue  

Trivia (Questions and Answers)
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What is the meaning of Suite? A piece of music composition that consists of a set of related pieces, all for the same instruments.

What is the meaning of Prelude? (Introduction) A piece of music that introduces the main work.

What is the meaning of Allemande? A German Renaissance and Baroque dance.

What is the meaning of Courante? Italian court dance for couples.

What is the meaning of Sarabande? A dance in 16th century Spain, slow version was popular in France.

What is the meaning of Gavotte? A French dance, taking its name from a folk dance of the Gavot.

What is the meaning of Gigue? Baroque dance that originated in the British Isles.

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