Composer

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Fantasy

Compose Date

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before 1750

Publication Date

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1890

Average_duration

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1:48

Johann Sebastian Bach's 'Fantasia in C minor, BWV 919' is a keyboard work that was composed during the Baroque period. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in the early 1700s. The piece is a solo keyboard work that is typically performed on a harpsichord or a piano. The 'Fantasia in C minor' is a single-movement work that is characterized by its improvisatory style. The piece is not structured in a traditional form, such as a sonata or a suite, but instead is a free-form composition that allows the performer to explore different musical ideas and themes. The piece is marked by its use of virtuosic keyboard techniques, such as rapid arpeggios and intricate ornamentation. The 'Fantasia in C minor' is typically performed in a slow and contemplative manner, with the performer taking time to explore the various musical ideas presented in the piece. The work is marked by its use of dissonance and chromaticism, which create a sense of tension and drama throughout the piece. The piece also features a number of contrasting sections, with moments of introspection and reflection followed by more lively and energetic passages. The 'Fantasia in C minor' was likely composed as a standalone work, rather than as part of a larger collection or suite. The piece was likely intended for performance in a private setting, such as a salon or a small concert hall. The work was not published during Bach's lifetime, and it was not until the 19th century that the piece began to gain wider recognition and popularity. Today, the 'Fantasia in C minor' is considered to be one of Bach's most important keyboard works. The piece is admired for its improvisatory style, its use of virtuosic keyboard techniques, and its dramatic and expressive qualities. The 'Fantasia in C minor' remains a popular work for pianists and harpsichordists, and it continues to be studied and performed by musicians around the world.

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