One of Bach's most recognizable works, originally the second movement of Orchestral Suite No. 3. The popular name comes from August Wilhelmj's 1871 arrangement for violin and piano in C major, where the melody is played entirely on the violin's G string.
Originally part of Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 3, the Air gained its popular "on the G String" title from August Wilhelmj's 19th-century violin arrangement. Its melancholic melody has become emblematic of Baroque elegance, frequently used in weddings and films.
One of Bach's most recognizable works, the "Air" from Orchestral Suite No. 3 gained its popular nickname "on the G String" from August Wilhelmj's 1871 violin arrangement where the melody was transposed to C major and played solely on the G string of the violin.
One of Bach's most recognizable works, this Air gained popularity in 1871 when August Wilhelmj arranged it for violin solo transposed to C major, forcing performers to play entirely on the G string. The original version from Orchestral Suite No. 3 features rich string textures with continuo support.
Bach's "Air on the G String" is a serene arrangement of the second movement from his Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major.
The nickname originates from August Wilhelmj's 19th-century violin arrangement, transposing the melody to the G string.
The piece epitomizes Baroque elegance, with layered string textures and a contemplative bassline.
