Polonaise from Anna Magdalena’s Notebook

This charming Polonaise, BWV Anh. 119, is from the second Anna Magdalena Notebook, a collection of simple yet beautiful piano works gifted by Johann Sebastian Bach to his wife, Anna Magdalena. These notebooks have become a cornerstone of music education worldwide. Characterized by stately rhythms and dignified dance steps, this polonaise captures the essence of the traditional Polish dance, offering students a taste of Bach’s more intimate, personal style. A perfect introduction to Baroque music for young orchestras.