Who's behind the notes? Discover Johann Sebastian Bach: Master of Baroque Music
This Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 895, is a work from Bach's early period, possibly composed during his time in Weimar. While not as famous as the pieces from the Well-Tempered Clavier, it showcases Bach's early mastery of counterpoint. The prelude is a lively, improvisatory-style movement, while the fugue is a compact three-voice construction that demonstrates his ingenious handling of musical themes and development.