Schubert wrote two sets of four impromptus. Though some of the first movement sonata-allegro elements are well hidden, I think of both sets as four movement sonatas. The opus 142 set may be a more convincing sonata. As in the … Continue reading
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) – Partita No. 1 in Bb major
Bach Partita No. 1 in Bb major The Bb partita, as it’s called, begins with an introductory “Praeludium” then follows the suite form standardized by JS Bach himself. In this case two minuets are included after the generally required Allemande, … Continue reading