About Bach’s Gavotte
Gavotte, a dance gavotte of French origin, also has many famous pieces by Bach. The following five are the most famous.
(1) Rondo Gavotte from Partita No. 3 in E major for unaccompanied violin (Fig. 1)
(2) Gavotte from Suite No. 5 in C minor for unaccompanied cello (Fig. 2)
(3) Gavotte from French Suite No. 3 in G major (Fig. 3)
(4) Gavotte from Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major (Fig. 4)
(5) Gavotte from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major (Fig. 5)
