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A foundational work from Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, this prelude and fugue exemplifies contrapuntal mastery and the transition to equal temperament tuning. Its austere C minor tonality contrasts with intricate melodic interplay.

This prelude and fugue from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II exemplifies Bach's mastery of counterpoint and his advocacy for equal temperament tuning, which became foundational for later Western music.

This prelude and fugue exemplify Bach's mastery of counterpoint and tonal exploration. The prelude features a flowing, improvisatory style, while the fugue rigorously develops its subject across four voices, showcasing the equal-tempered tuning system promoted by the collection.

This prelude and fugue from Book II of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier exemplifies Baroque counterpoint, with the prelude's flowing arpeggios contrasting the fugue's rigorous four-voice structure. It demonstrates Bach's mastery of equal temperament tuning.

Part of "The Well-Tempered Clavier" (Book II), a monumental cycle exploring all 24 keys. This C minor prelude features intricate counterpoint and a somber character, while the fugue demonstrates strict contrapuntal mastery. The collection established modern tuning systems and influenced centuries of composers.