Composer

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Wilhelm Friedemann Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Fugue

Publication Date

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1968

Average_duration

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5:08

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, the eldest son of Johann Sebastian Bach, composed the 'Fugue for organ in F major, F. 36 (BR A91)' in the mid-18th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written during his time as the organist at the Liebfrauenkirche in Halle, Germany. The 'Fugue for organ in F major' is a single-movement work that follows the traditional structure of a fugue. It begins with a short exposition in which the main theme is introduced in the tonic key of F major. The theme is then imitated by the other voices in turn, creating a polyphonic texture. The fugue then proceeds through a series of episodes, in which the theme is developed and transformed in various ways. The piece concludes with a final statement of the theme in the tonic key. The 'Fugue for organ in F major' is characterized by its contrapuntal complexity and virtuosic organ writing. The piece requires a high level of technical skill from the performer, with rapid passagework and intricate pedal lines. The use of chromaticism and dissonance adds to the piece's harmonic interest, while the strict adherence to the rules of counterpoint demonstrates Wilhelm Friedemann Bach's mastery of the Baroque style. The 'Fugue for organ in F major' was likely premiered by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach himself, either in a church service or a public concert. The piece has since become a staple of the organ repertoire, admired for its technical challenges and musical depth.

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