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Bachcast 62: English Suite #6 BWV 811

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Bachcast 62: English Suite in D minor John Hendron

Bach's collection of English Suites are French-inspired keyboard suites. In the sixth suite, he starts with an elaborate prelude that starts slow then takes on motion through counterpoint. The dual sarabandes and dual gavottes are the two dance sets of special interest, as is the concluding gigue, borrowing the affect of the trills from the opening prelude.