Bach - Sonata no. 6 in G major BWV 530 - Smits | Netherlands Bach Society

Who is more modern: Handel or Bach? This question was already being asked in the eighteenth century. Bach was often regarded as skilful but old-fashioned, and Handel as more progressive. However, this idea is contradicted in the first movement of this Sonata in G major, performed by Reitze Smits for All of Bach. The monophonic opening by the two upper parts and the uncomplicated harmony are supremely modern. The elegant first movement and the complex chromatic rhythms of the second movement are followed by an ending that combines elements of both. Modern – yet unmistakeably Bach. Recorded for the project All of Bach on July 18th 2019 at Uithuizen. If you want to help us complete All of Bach, please subscribe to our channel and consider donating For the short documentary on the Schnitger organ in Uithuizen go to For more information on BWV 530 and this production go to All of Bach is a project of t