Description
BWV 905 is another of Bach's fantasia-and-fugue pairings for keyboard. Set in the shadowy sonority of D minor, it contrasts a freely improvisatory fantasia with a strictly contrapuntal fugue. As with his other works in this form, the appeal lies in experiencing both improvisation and rigorous structure within a single piece.
Contrapuntal works influenced by Bach, where each composer's individuality shines through a strict formal structure.
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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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