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.
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 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.
