Description
BWV 953 is a single fugue in the bright key of C major. Its clear presentation of the subject passing between voices has made it a familiar piece for studying counterpoint. Compact in scale, it still requires each voice to be shaped independently, offering a hands-on feel for the basics of fugal writing.
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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