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Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 — Beyond the Famous Air

From the ceremonial radiance of the Overture to the inward breath of the Air and the return of dance, Bach turns D major into an entire orchestral world. i Work Information Composer :  Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) Title :  Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068 Original designation :  Ouverture in D major Composition and revision: The surviving version is associated with Leipzig around 1730–31; a possible earlier form remains a matter of scholarly investigation First performance: Not documented First publication: 1854 Genre: Orchestral suite / Ouverture Structure:   Ouverture – Air – Gavotte I & II – Bourrée – Gigue Duration: approx. 20–22 minutes, depending on repeats and interpretive approach Instrumentation in the surviving version : 2 oboes, 3 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, and basso continuo Catalogue: BWV 1068 Reference version: The surviving vers...

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