< Previous Sonata III BWV 1005 LARGO e = 48/52 Once again, JS Bach shows how to restore calm after the storm. This slow piece is imbued with the greatest serenity and its tempo indication, the slowest in music, will not exceed e = 48/52 metronome. We must therefore adopt subtle nuances and a barely audible vibrato and, when they occur, very slow trills of just two beats. Take time to breathe between phrases by observing the signs or indicating the beginning or the end of musical phrases. As always, the slow tempo will be respected from the beginning to the end of this sublime meditation. ALLEGRO ASSAI q = 110 As its title suggests, this is a very happy finale that contrasts with the previous Largo. The dynamics f and p asked for by the composer, as well as the diverse bowing, legato or détaché, attest to the quick and happy character always in the bright tonality of C major. Keep the bow « à la corde » with a very supple wrist during the bariolages, where one can place accents to bring out the melodic or rhythmic line in this very enthusiastic finale! Partita III BWV 1006 Next >