This prelude and fugue from The Well-Tempered Clavier demonstrates Bach's mastery of counterpoint and the equal temperament system, revolutionizing keyboard music by proving all 24 keys could be used expressively.
The Prelude and Fugue in C minor, BWV 847, is part of J.S. Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier (Book 1), a monumental work that revolutionized keyboard music. It exemplifies Bach's mastery of counterpoint and exploration of equal temperament tuning.
This work from The Well-Tempered Clavier showcases Bach's ingenious combination of a brooding, harmonically rich prelude with a rigorously structured fugue, demonstrating the pinnacle of Baroque keyboard composition.
The Prelude and Fugue in C Minor, BWV 847, showcases Bach's mastery of counterpoint with its intricate three-voice structure. As part of The Well-Tempered Clavier, it helped demonstrate the possibilities of equal temperament tuning systems.
This work from Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier exemplifies contrapuntal mastery and helped establish equal temperament tuning. The C minor prelude's dramatic arpeggios contrast with the fugue's intricate three-voice structure.
