🇩🇪Johann Sebastian Bach ： Capriccio E-Dur BWV 993

This capriccio for keyboard by Bach unfolds through an alternation of speech-like phrases and lively passagework. Its shifting sequence of contrasting short sections highlights the buoyancy of the rhythms and the movement of the harmony. Performers should clarify the character of each section, bringing the melody into clear relief while carefully maintaining the motion of the inner voices and bass. Ornaments should not sound mechanical; a natural delivery that preserves the sense of meter brings out the work’s wit and vitality. Avoiding an overly hurried tempo and allowing the voices to pass ideas between one another helps create a cohesive performance.