Partita No.

2 BWV 826 Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer,

born on the 31st March, 1685. He was a composer
and musician of the Baroque period; as noticed in his
wide use of counterpoint, among other techniques.
Bach also had much harmonic and motivic
organisation in his work, as well as musical influences
from Italy and France which included adaptations of
rhythms, forms and textures in music.
Bach wrote a large variety of works, he is most
popular for his organ works and harpsichord works.
However, he also composed vocal and choral works, and masses.
Scriabin:-
- Was born in 1872
- Was Russian
- Early modern composer
- His early work was characterized by lyrical and peculiar tonal language.
(Inspired by Chopin)
- Developed an atonal and dissonant system.
- No one was more famous during his lifetime
- Was always part of the Russian mainstream of music, however ignored by
the rest of the world.
- Re-appearance of interest in his music recently.
- Wrote 100s of preludes and etudes, some of his titled pieces are; Satanic
Poem, Fragilite, Desir and Caresse Danse
- Some of his 100s of preludes and etudes are considered masterpieces of
the 20th century
- Early pieces; easily accessible, romantic
- Late pieces; Explore harmonys reaches more