Part of Bach's monumental "The Well-Tempered Clavier", this B minor prelude and fugue (BWV 869) concludes Book I. The prelude features expressive melancholy with intricate counterpoint, while the fugue masterfully weaves four distinct voices in a complex chromatic structure, showcasing Bach's innovation in equal temperament tuning that enabled modulation through all 24 keys.
This prelude and fugue from Book I of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier exemplifies Baroque counterpoint at its finest, with the somber B minor key adding emotional depth. The fugue is particularly notable for its four-voice structure and chromatic complexity.
Prelude and Fugue in B minor, BWV 869, concludes Book I of Bach's monumental Well-Tempered Clavier. This intricate work features a somber prelude with expressive harmonies, followed by a rigorous four-voice fugue showcasing Bach's mastery of counterpoint. Composed as part of a pedagogical collection demonstrating equal temperament, it remains a pinnacle of Baroque keyboard literature.
This B minor fugue from Book I of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier features a revolutionary chromatic subject spanning all twelve notes, structured as a four-voice Baroque fugue with sophisticated counterpoint. The prelude combines a walking bass line with delicate fugal textures, showcasing Bach's mastery of equal temperament.
