The most "Baroque'y" J.S. Bach piece of music?

[animae]

Hello,

I'm in need of a J.S.Bach peice that's very Baroque'y - if such a word exists! What I mean is, a piece which epitomises the composer's assured sense of style within this period. I was thinking of perhaps his French Suites but I wonder, is there any other pieces out there which you could guide me towards?

I've listened to most of his works now, although I fear I may have missed some out - maybe his best pieces! Please don't suggest the Goldberg variations as I dislike these but also remember it has to be grade 8 or above. I'm looking for strong heavy bass line, very melodious, maybe in D major but this isn't essential.

Thanks!

PS: I'm looking for keyboard pieces or transcribed works.

[mephisto]

I know this is VERY debatable, but what do you think about this piece?

Or maybe this:

[animae]

I know this is VERY debatable, but what do you think about this piece?

Hello,

Thanks mephisto for suggesting this piece. The English Suite in A minor was actually one of my choices. Neuburger is great but Glenn Gould's interpretation is fantastic...

Or maybe this:

The capriccio is currently listed in the ABRSM piano syllabus and I'm learning this right now!

Excellent suggestions but I'm looking for something a little different.

[quantum]

BWV 532 may fit some of your criteria.  It's even in D major 

[djealnla]

I dislike these [the Goldberg Variations]

Grrrrr... 

[brogers70]

In D major either of the preludes and fugues from WTC I or II are pretty darn baroquey. If you're willing to try a minor key, the Ricercar a 6 from the Musical Offering is wonderful, chromaticisms, complex counterpoint - it's Bach at his most cerebral, but also quite an emotional piece, I think. And definitely hard enough.

[monkeydudexd]

the italian concerto is pretty baroque-y

[ch101]

prelude and fugue in c major first book
english suite no 2
alla breve organ works