This prelude and fugue from Book I of The Well-Tempered Clavier exemplifies Bach's mastery of counterpoint and the equal-tempered tuning system. The B-flat major prelude features flowing arpeggios, while the fugue demonstrates rigorous three-voice polyphony.
This prelude and fugue from Book I of The Well-Tempered Clavier demonstrates Bach's mastery of counterpoint. The fugue is a three-voice structure with sophisticated thematic development, characteristic of Bach's exploration of equal temperament tuning possibilities.
A foundational work of the Baroque era, this collection of preludes and fugues in all 24 keys demonstrated the feasibility of equal temperament tuning. The B-flat major prelude (BWV 866) features a lively, improvisatory style contrasted with a structured fugue.
This Baroque masterpiece demonstrates Bach's innovative use of equal temperament tuning. The B-flat major prelude features flowing arpeggios, while the fugue is a complex 3-voice contrapuntal work. As part of the first collection in history to cover all 24 keys, it established new technical and artistic standards for keyboard literature.
