Who's behind the notes? Discover Johann Sebastian Bach: Master of Baroque Music
The Sinfonia in B minor, BWV 801, is one of the fifteen three-part inventions (originally called Sinfonias) composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. These pieces were intended as pedagogical tools for his students, specifically to teach keyboard technique and the art of two- and three-part counterpoint. This particular Sinfonia is known for its expressive and somewhat somber character in the key of B minor, showcasing Bach's mastery of weaving independent melodic lines into a coherent and emotionally resonant whole.