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This prelude and fugue, part of The Well-Tempered Clavier, exemplifies Bach's mastery of counterpoint and harmonic exploration. The prelude features a flowing arpeggiated texture, while the fugue rigorously develops its subject across three voices.

This prelude and fugue is part of Bach's monumental Well-Tempered Clavier, a collection that pioneered equal temperament tuning. The C Major Prelude features flowing arpeggios, while the fugue is a rigorous three-voice counterpoint, exemplifying Bach's mastery of Baroque forms.

Part of Bach's monumental Well-Tempered Clavier (Book II, completed 1742), this C major prelude and fugue exemplifies Baroque counterpoint. The prelude features flowing arpeggios, while the four-voice fugue develops a crystalline subject through intricate polyphony. The collection systematically explores all 24 keys, showcasing the expressive possibilities of well-tempered tuning.

This prelude and fugue is part of Bach's monumental "The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II" (1742), a collection that explored all 24 major and minor keys. It demonstrated the viability of equal temperament tuning and became foundational for keyboard repertoire, showcasing Bach's mastery of counterpoint and harmonic innovation.

This work opens Book II of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, composed to showcase equal temperament tuning – a system allowing flawless performance in all keys. The C Major Prelude begins with a majestic pedal tone reminiscent of organ music, while the fugue employs sophisticated rhythmic variations in its three-voice canzona structure. Bach reworked earlier material for this collection, with some pieces originating in the 1720s.