Johann Sebastian Bach composed this Prelude and Fugue, and one can experience his mastery not only of contrapuntal writing, but also of harmonic language, which often features amazing combinations of sounds.
This characteristic of Bach’s musical vocabulary makes his music sound so dramatic. In addition, the composer’s ability to control harmonic rhythm allows the listener to experience constant change from tension to relief. Finally, Bach’s interest in appropriate proportions is evident from both his Prelude and his Fugue.
Here is Andras Schiff to play this amazing music for you:
