Partita No. 5 in G major for keyboard, BWV 829

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In the 16th century, the word ‘Partita’ described a single movement in a larger set. By Bach’s time it was a collective name for a suite made up of varying French dance movements such as the Courante and Sarabande. The 5th Partita shows once again his genius for thematic development, exciting counterpoint and harmonic richness. Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Performer: Mahan Esfahani (Harpsichord) Recording date: 24 May 2012 Date of broadcast: 18 October 2012