The Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067, is renowned for its lively Badinerie finale, a technical showpiece for flute. Bach composed it during his Leipzig period, blending French dance suite elements with Italian concerto influences.
A lively and virtuosic movement showcasing the flute, often performed as a standalone piece due to its technical brilliance and playful character.
The lively «Badinerie» is a showcase for flute virtuosity and one of Bach’s most recognizable orchestral movements.
A lively final movement from Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 2, famous for its virtuosic flute part that became a standard showcase for flautists. The piece exemplifies Baroque courtly dance suites.
The Badinerie is a lively flute-driven movement from Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 2, characterized by its playful melody and technical demands on performers. Its infectious energy makes it popular in modern media.
