Description
This is another B-flat major fugue classified under the "Anh." appendix of the BWV catalog. A short subject is stated repeatedly as voices are layered one by one, clearly illustrating the basic structure of fugal form. Though brief, it requires careful listening to the independent movement of each voice, making it useful for developing a sense of counterpoint.
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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