Prelude and fugue in c minor, bwv 847, is a keyboard composition written by johann sebastian bach. The welltempered clavier, book 2 angela hewitt on allmusic 1999. Not much is known about this fugue, other than that it was composed around 2 years before the prelude and fugue in d major, and was written and premiered in weimar. All of these are 3voice fugues, and generally easier than the 4 or 5voice on. Prelude and fugue in d minor, bwv 875 bach, johann sebastian movementssections movtssecs. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. Perhaps it was because bach composed this music as instructional pieces for his son wilhelm friedemann.
Welltempered clavier book one prelude and fugue no. The prelude and fugue in d minor, bwv 875 is a keyboard composition written by johann sebastian bach. Well, i couldnt let that pass, even though its been, four years since it was issued. The subject commences on the tonic and only touches. Bach later compiled a second book of the same kind, dated 1742, but titled it only twentyfour preludes and fugues. Preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones name translations. I purchased the welltempered clavier book one about 15 years ago, while taking piano lessons. The prelude moves inexorably forward like a huge musical juggernaut. The welltemperedclavier, book ii wtc 2 french title. C minor, at bar 4 it moves by degrees away from the original key to its relative major, e flat major, by bar 14. Welltempered clavier book ii bwv 870893 bach cantata. While i couldnt play this music with any decency i was captivated by it in a way i hadnt been with other solo piano pieces.
Bach prelude and fugue in d minor bwv 875 book ii youtube. Also bwv 532 was written during bach s tenure in weimar. Moving gently back to c minor, moves to dominant pedal, and further clenches the original key. Prelude d minor the prelude d minor is another piece that focuses on a specific keyboard skill here to arpeggiate chords of a basso continuotype chord progression. In bach s time clavier was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding an organ either the modern german spelling for the collection is. External links wikipedia article scores at sheet music plus. 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. Prelude and fugue d minor, bwv 851 well tempered clavier book i. Some of the easier fugues in bach s welltempered clavier are. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, is a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in. Prelude and fugue in d minor, bwv 539 bach, johann sebastian movementssections movtssecs. Second, the theme features a dramatic and expressive leap of a minor 9th the big jump upwards between the 2nd and 3rd notes.
At the other end of our traversal, for the final prelude and fugue in b minor, we would expect bach to produce something truly exceptional, and he does not disappoint us. Fugue d major the d major fugue is a very interesting piece, as there are some parallels to the first part of a french overture, with its ornamental lines and dotted notes almost in the style of jean babtiste lully. The fugue in d major, bwv 532a, was composed around 1708. Which one is your favorite prelude and fugue from bachs. It is the sixth prelude and fugue in the second book. Bach well tempered clavier book ii prelude and fugue no. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. Prelude and fugue in d minor, bwv 875 bach, johann sebastian. This edition presents the second group of the composers 48 preludes and fugues bwv 870893. The two works are now usually considered to comprise the welltempered clavier and are referred to respectively as books i and ii. He first gave the title to a book of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor.
Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book. S the welltempered clavier, book 2 2 cds by friedrich gulda and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon. It is the sixth prelude and fugue in the second book of the welltempered clavier, a series of 48 preludes and fugues by the composer. The haunting fivevoice fugue in bflat minor has several characteristics which are notable. 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. Prelude and fugue in g minor, bwv 861 bach, johann.
Please note the id wristband is for content id dispute purposes. Is it just me, or does bachs wtc book 1 seem sassier. A detailed guide that analyzes the structural, harmonic and thematic frame of the prelude and the fugue. Prelude and fugue in d minor, bwv 539 bach, johann.
Bach prelude and fugue in d minor bwv 875 book ii duration. Prelude and fugue in d minor, bwv 851 bach, johann sebastian. It is the second prelude and fugue in the first book of the welltempered clavier, a series of 48 preludes and fugues by the composer. Piano classical piano classical piano free sheet music bach prelude and fugue no. Its not just youthere are a number of general stylistic and architectural differences between book i and book ii, which is to be expected given that the compilations are separated by a period of twenty years. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. The welltempered clavier book ii nikolai demidenko piano.