The prelude and fugue in f minor, bwv 881, is a keyboard composition written by johann sebastian bach. Welltempered clavier book one prelude and fugue no. Performance recording can be found on youtube under jnfmusic. 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. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book. Title name translations prelude et fugue en fa mineur bwv 881. Prelude and fugue d minor, bwv 851 well tempered clavier book i. Fischers ariadne musica neoorganoedum published in 1702 and reissued 1715 is a set of 20 preludefugue pairs in ten major and nine minor keys and the phrygian mode, plus five choralebased ricercars. The prelude and fugue in csharp minor, bwv 849, is a pair of keyboard compositions by johann sebastian bach. Prelude and fugue in f minor, bwv 857 bach, johann sebastian. Learn bach fugue prelude with free interactive flashcards.
This was perhaps the first prelude and fugue by bach that i first learned because i loved it after listening repeatedly to a recording by rosalyn tureck on the bbc label. Bach wrote hundreds of pieces for organ, choir, as well as many other instruments. Prelude and fugue in f minor, bwv 881 bach, johann sebastian. The prelude is steadily and earnestly flowing, producing a polyphonic aria of rare beauty, similar to what js bach has achieved in book 1 prelude f. Prelude and fugue in f sharp minor, bwv 883 bach, johann sebastian. Bach prelude and fugue in f minor wtc, book 2 synthesia duration. Landowska on harpsichord for rca victor in 1949 book 1 and 1952 book 2. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty.
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. This prelude is built mainly upon four themes, themes i and ii being braced together on two occasions 1 at the commencement, and 2 at bars 1720. Which one is your favorite prelude and fugue from bachs. Although sichengs recital was cancelled, he was able to record his program in cogswell before the stay at home order was introduced. I purchased the welltempered clavier book one about 15 years ago, while taking piano lessons. Prelude and fugue in f minor, bwv 857 bach, johann sebastian movementssections movtssecs. Prelude and fugue in fsharp minor, bwv 883 bach, johann. List of fugal works by johann sebastian bach wikipedia. Scores at the international music score library project imslp. Choose from 105 different sets of bach fugue prelude flashcards on quizlet.
Prelude and fugue in f minor from welltempered clavier. Bach prelude and fugue in f minor, from wtc book 1. Prelude and fugue in csharp minor, bwv 849 wikipedia. The construction of these two themes is also notable. Here is a video clip of master of arts in performance student sicheng he performing j. Prelude eb minor the 8th p f pair of book 1 is unusual in the sense that prelude and fugue are notated in different keys. Prelude and fugue in f minor, bwv 881 bach, johann sebastian movementssections movtssecs. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1 2 cd music. World wide shipping follow this free score follow bach, johann sebastian composer. It is the twelfth prelude and fugue in the second book of the welltempered clavier, a series of 48 preludes and fugues by the composer. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. It is the fourth prelude and fugue in the first book of the welltempered clavier, a series of 48 preludes and fugues by the composer. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1. Please note the id wristband is for content id dispute purposes.
Bach prelude and fugue in f minor bwv 881 from wtc ii gabriele tomasello duration. A detailed guide that analyzes the structural, harmonic and thematic frame of the prelude and the fugue. Prelude and fugue in c minor, bwv 847 bach, johann sebastian movementssections movtssecs. Title praeludium et fuga a 4 voci name translations. Bach knew the collection and borrowed some of the themes from fischer for the welltempered clavier.
The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, is a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, composed for solo keyboard by johann sebastian bach. Bach the welltempered clavier, book ii prelude and fugue no. Perhaps it was because bach composed this music as instructional pieces for his son wilhelm friedemann. Prelude and fugue in c minor, bwv 847, is a keyboard composition written by johann sebastian bach. Wtc book 2, prelude and fugue in f sharp minor, bwv 883 by walter gieseking piano on amazon music. Bach the well tempered claiver book 2 feinberg youtube. He first gave the title to a book of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor.
Preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, is a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in. 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. This page lists the fugal works of johann sebastian bach, defined here as the fugues, fughettas, and canons, as well as other works containing fugal expositions but not denoted as fugues, such as some choral sections of the mass in b minor, the st matthew passion, the st john passion, and the cantatas this sublist of the complete list of compositions by johann sebastian bach is intended to. Prelude and fugue in c minor, bwv 847 bach, johann sebastian. It is the twelfth prelude and fugue in the second book of the welltempered. 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.