Bach: Sarabande BWV 1002 (Guitar)

J S Bach: Sarabande BWV 1002 (Guitar) in B Minor from Violin Suite No 1. Played by Dale Harris, guitar. The guitar used in this video is by Stephen Hill. I seldom dedicate performances to anyone, but in this instance I play this for Ash P. and his family at what is an extremely sad moment. It was either the Bach or the Acker Bilk&tune Stranger On The Shore. Bach won... Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque era. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest composers of all time, and his music continues to be popular and influential to this day. The Sarabande BWV 1002 in B Minor is part of Bach&Violin Suite No. 1, which was composed around 1720. The suite consists of a series of dances, including a Prelude, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Minuet I, Minuet II, and Gigue. The Sarabande is a slow, stately dance that originated in Spain in the 16th century and was popular throughout Europe during the Baroque period. Bach&Sarabande BWV 1002 is notable for its mournful and introspective character, which is typical of many of Bach&works. The piece is written for solo violin and is known for its technical difficulty, particularly in the intricate fingerwork required to play the piece&complex arpeggios and double stops. Despite its technical challenges, the Sarabande BWV 1002 has become one of Bach&most beloved works and is frequently performed and recorded by violinists around the world. To find out more about Stephen Hill:...