This virtuosic organ work exemplifies Bach's mastery of counterpoint, featuring a free-form prelude followed by a rigorously structured fugue. The G major key gives it a bright, ceremonial character typical of Baroque organ repertoire.
Composed during Bach's early Arnstadt period, this work showcases his emerging contrapuntal mastery. The Prelude radiates joyous energy through mirrored four-note patterns, while the Fugue dramatically reshapes this motif into rhythmically driven, ascending tension that culminates in a luminous high-register conclusion.
