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This prelude and fugue demonstrates Bach's mastery of counterpoint and equal temperament tuning. The E Major prelude features flowing arpeggios while the fugue presents a joyful three-voice structure.

This prelude and fugue demonstrates Bach's mastery of counterpoint, with the fugue being a three-voice construction that features sophisticated stretto entries and a bright, optimistic character typical of E Major compositions in the Baroque era.

This prelude and fugue from Book I of Bach's seminal collection demonstrates intricate counterpoint and harmonic innovation. The E major prelude flows with lyrical arpeggios, while the three-voice fugue showcases Bach's mastery of thematic development. Composed as a pedagogical work, it established equal temperament tuning and remains foundational in keyboard repertoire.

This piece is No. 9 from Book I of "The Well-Tempered Clavier", a landmark collection showcasing all 24 keys. The E major prelude features flowing arpeggios, while the fugue is a spirited three-voice counterpoint. Bach composed it to demonstrate equal temperament tuning's possibilities.

The Well-Tempered Clavier, a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, is one of the most important works in the history of Western music. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, it was designed to demonstrate the feasibility of equal temperament tuning, a system that allowed music to be played in all keys without sounding out of tune. Beyond its technical innovation, the work is a masterpiece of contrapuntal writing, showcasing Bach's unparalleled ability to weave complex, independent melodic lines into a coherent and beautiful whole. Each prelude and fugue has its own distinct character, from the serene and lyrical to the vigorously virtuosic, making it a cornerstone of the keyboard repertoire for both its pedagogical and artistic value.