A seminal work from Book I of The Well-Tempered Clavier, demonstrating Bach's mastery of counterpoint and tonal exploration. The E minor prelude features a lyrical melody over steady bass, while the fugue showcases rigorous three-voice polyphony.
This prelude and fugue demonstrates Bach's mastery of counterpoint, with the prelude serving as a technical preparation for the complex fugue that follows.
This prelude and fugue from The Well-Tempered Clavier demonstrates Bach's mastery of complex counterpoint within strict formal constraints, with the fugue being one of only two in the entire collection written for two voices.
Part of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, this prelude and fugue showcases Baroque counterpoint. Though originally for keyboard, its adaptability has led to arrangements for flute, bassoon, and other ensembles.
This collection of preludes and fugues in all 24 keys demonstrated the feasibility of equal temperament tuning and became a fundamental work for keyboard education.
