This prelude and fugue is part of Bach's seminal collection "The Well-Tempered Clavier," which revolutionized keyboard music by exploring all 24 major and minor keys, showcasing the possibilities of equal temperament tuning.
This A minor prelude and fugue from Book I of Bach's seminal cycle demonstrates intricate counterpoint and harmonic exploration. The prelude flows with improvisatory freedom, while the three-voice fugue showcases rigorous contrapuntal development, reflecting Baroque musical ideals.
This Baroque masterpiece is the 20th prelude and fugue from Book I of Bach's seminal cycle, showcasing intricate counterpoint in A minor. Composed as a pedagogical work, it demonstrates equal temperament tuning's possibilities across all 24 keys. The prelude features rapid toccata-like passages, while the fugue develops a chromatic subject with sophisticated stretto entries.
