Description
A standalone fugue attributed to Bach. Set in the bright key of C major, it develops a single subject contrapuntally as it passes between voices in close succession. As a fugue without an accompanying prelude, it offers both tight thematic working-out and technically demanding passagework suited to advanced players.
Contrapuntal works influenced by Bach, where each composer's individuality shines through a strict formal structure.
Sheet Music
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About the Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Johann Sebastian Bach was the towering figure of German Baroque music, serving for decades as Cantor of St. Thomas Church in Leipzig. Renowned for his mastery of counterpoint, he laid the foundations of keyboard music with works such as The Well-Tempered Clavier and the Inventions. This site includes 229 of his pieces, including numerous chorale settings and arias.
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