Suites for Orchestra Nos. 2, 4

Album by Johann Sebastian Bach & Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin

Suites for Orchestra Nos. 2 and 4 are orchestral suites by Johann Sebastian Bach, composed in the early 18th century (c. 1717–1723). They exemplify the Baroque dance-suite format, combining overture-style openings with a sequence of contrasting dance movements and notable solo writing—particularly prominent flute writing in No. 2—and are representative examples of Bach's orchestral output from his Köthen and Leipzig periods.

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  1. 1.
    Suite for Orchestra No. 4 in D major, BWV 1069: I. Overture
    12:27
  2. 2.
    Suite for Orchestra No. 4 in D major, BWV 1069: II. Bourrées I-II
    3:07
  3. 3.
    Suite for Orchestra No. 4 in D major, BWV 1069: III. Gavotte
    1:51
  4. 4.
    Suite for Orchestra No. 4 in D major, BWV 1069: IV. Menuets I-II
    4:04
  5. 5.
    Suite for Orchestra No. 4 in D major, BWV 1069: V. Réjouissance
    2:45
  6. 6.
    Suite for Orchestra No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: I. Overture
    11:44
  7. 7.
    Suite for Orchestra No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: II. Rondeau
    1:44
  8. 8.
    Suite for Orchestra No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: III. Sarabande
    2:48
  9. 9.
    Suite for Orchestra No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: IV. Bourrées I-II
    2:03
  10. 10.
    Suite for Orchestra No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: V. Polonaise - Double
    3:40
  11. 11.
    Suite for Orchestra No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: VI. Menuet
    1:10
  12. 12.
    Suite for Orchestra No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: VII. Badinerie
    1:34

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