Johann Sebastian Bach

Each one of Bachs six Partitas features seven great single movements, predominantly in the sequence: Prludium Allemande Courante Sarabande [two free dances] Gigue. These partitas can justifiably be described as Bachs ultimate cycle of suites. As regards the artistic and manual demands, it goes far beyond its English (HN 100) and French (HN 71) siblings that are also frequently played. It is no coincidence that Bach only had these six partitas printed (1731), and what is more as Opus 1.