The first one i learned was the c minor from wtc book 1. Since then ive done the cmajor and g minor as well though not nearly mastered. Which one is your favorite prelude and fugue from bachs. Prelude and fugue e minor, bwv 855 well tempered clavier book i. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. It is one of bach s best known fugues and has been arranged for other voices, including an orchestral version by leopold stokowski g minor bach. Chapter 18 johann sebastian bach, fugue in g minor, bwv 578 little fugue. Analysis of bach fugue bwv 846 in c major wtc book 1. The inventions have some nice counterpoint if youre looking to get a taste of that. Prelude and fugue in g minor, bwv 861 bach, johann sebastian movementssections movtssecs. Bach prelude and fugue in g minor, wtc book 1 bwv 861. A very regular fugue in construction, and not difficult to follow.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. Prelude and fugue in g minor, bwv 861 bach, johann. First, it is one of the rare fugues with five voices there are two in book 1 of the welltempered clavier, and none in book 2.
Welltempered clavier, book 1 by kimiko ishizaka, released 19 march 2015 1. In todays episode of pianotv, i want to discuss the easiest bach pieces, and the ones to avoid until youre very skilled. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869 bluray disc version prelude and fugue no. A detailed guide that analyzes the structural, harmonic and thematic frame of the prelude and the fugue. Bachs welltempered clavier, performed by kimiko ishizaka, with an animated graphical score. Bach the well tempered clavier book 1 feinberg youtube. He was born on or near march 21 1685 and died on july 28, 1750. It is the first prelude and fugue in the first book of the welltempered clavier, a series of 48 preludes and fugues by the composer. The welltempered clavier, book 1 prelude and fugue no. The first of bach s six solo works for violin exudes the most calm. Prelude and fugue in g minor, bwv 861 bach, johann sebastian. How would you tackle bachs fantasia and fugue in g minor. Fugue no 22 in bflat minor, bwv 867 five voices the.
According to philip spitta, bach s first great biographer after forkel, and whose monumental study dates from 18731879, the fantasy and fugue in g minor was written during bach s trip tp hambourg in 1720, and performed by the composer in the presence of the old adam reinken. The exposition first episode measures 12 to 19 measures 19 to 24 final measures complete fugue. More often, in a double fugue the composer gives the two subjects separate complete expositions, first one and then the other, and eventually brings the two subjects together, as in the welltempered clavier, book 2, no. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed. The above link leads to one of my recordings of bach s prelude and fugue in g minor, wtc book 1. On a violin, the key of g minor has a pure and stable sound, as the two lower strings the g and the d fit naturally in the root position triad without needing to use the fingers of the left hand.
The prelude and fugue in c major, bwv 846, is a keyboard composition written by johann sebastian bach. In mozarts fugue in g minor, k 401, for piano four hands 1782, the two subjects are melodic. About chromatic fantasy and fugue in d minor bwv 903by johann sebastian bach 16851750 edited by uwe wolf. For more videos and information about my professional activity please subscribe to my youtube channel or follow me at my twitter and facebook. C major the fugue theme is played exactly 24 times. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. Prelude and fugue no 16 in g minor johann sebastian bach 8. Watch the video for prelude and fugue in c wtk, book i, no. Title praeludium et fuga a 4 voci name translations. The haunting fivevoice fugue in bflat minor has several characteristics which are notable. Bach s music starts from an early intermediate level around grade 3 and gets progressively more difficult, all the way up to very advanced levels. Youtube g minor bach bach, little fugue in g minor, bwv 578. Prelude and fugue no 17 in aflat major johann sebastian bach. An early version of the prelude, bwv 846a, is found in the klavierbuchlein fur wilhelm friedemann bach.
Bach, the well tempered clavier, book i, fugue no 16 in g minor, bwv 861. I have never played this piece but now i look into the score and i can advise a few general things. Miedzynarodowy konkurs chopinowski na instrumentach historycznych etap i the 1st international chopin competition on period. Additional voices are introduced on the tonic pedal bars 84 to 86. Bach leopold stokowski bach toccata and fugue in d minor fugue in c minor fugue in g minor adagio from toccata and fug by jose serebrier 4. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book i, fugue no 16 in g minor, bwv 861. Analysis of bach s g minor fugue from book ii of the wtc bwv 885. Bach extracted the second movement fuga from his sonata no. Analysis of bach s fugue bwv 846 in c major wtc book 1 analysis of bach s fugue bwv 846 in c major wtc book 1 browse. The welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869 johann. Prelude e minor interesting recordings of the p e minor come from gulda who plays the p extremely dry, hantai with beautifully phrased trills, schiff and hewitt.
Johann sebastian bach johann sebastian bach 21 march 1685. Second, the theme features a dramatic and expressive leap of a minor 9th the big jump upwards between the 2nd and 3rd notes. Notes, see the page for the complete volume for copyist details. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the welltempered clavier, book 1. Know how many voices are in the fugue and find all places where the theme is appearing 2. Play all of the voices separately, slowly with the fin. Bwv 861 please give constructive criticism and tips on how i can improve. Prelude and fugue no 16 in g minor johann sebastian bach 9. The welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869 tzvi erez classical 2011. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book i, fugue no 16 in g. The 2nd prelude, in c minor, is a dramatic, almost mechanical creation where the piece has tempo indications from bach, a rarity, in that bar 28 is marked.