Best Five Voice
Prelude and Fugue in C-sharp minor (BWV 849) is the fourth piece in the first book of Johann Sebastian Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier, compiled in 1722. The prelude establishes a somber, flowing character that transitions into a rigorous five-voice fugue. The fugue is noted for its length, elabora...
Why this score?
One of WTC I's supreme achievements, famous for its elaborate five-voice fugue and grave expressive depth.
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The Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 865, is the twentieth pair in Book I of J.S. Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, compiled in 1722. It is among the longer and more contrapuntally elaborate pairs in the collection. The fugue is notable for its length and dense counterpoint relative to most other fugue...
Why this score?
Substantial A minor WTC fugue, respected for cumulative force and contrapuntal ambition, with strong performer regard.
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