Composer

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Canon

Compose Date

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1747 - 1748

Publication Date

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1975

Average_duration

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8:34

Movement_count

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14

Movement ....

Johann Sebastian Bach's 'Verschiedene Canones' (14), BWV 1087, is a collection of canons that he composed in the last years of his life. The exact date of composition is not known, but it is believed to have been written between 1747 and 1748. The work was not published during Bach's lifetime and was only discovered in the 19th century. The premiere of 'Verschiedene Canones' is not recorded, but it is likely that Bach performed them privately for his students and colleagues. The work consists of 14 canons, each with its own unique characteristics and challenges. The first canon is a simple canon at the unison, where the second voice enters after one beat. The second canon is a more complex canon at the second, where the second voice enters after two beats. The third canon is a canon at the third, where the second voice enters after three beats. The fourth canon is a canon at the fourth, where the second voice enters after four beats. The fifth canon is a canon at the fifth, where the second voice enters after five beats. The sixth canon is a canon at the sixth, where the second voice enters after six beats. The seventh canon is a canon at the seventh, where the second voice enters after seven beats. The eighth canon is a canon at the octave, where the second voice enters after eight beats. The ninth canon is a canon at the ninth, where the second voice enters after nine beats. The tenth canon is a canon at the tenth, where the second voice enters after ten beats. The eleventh canon is a canon at the eleventh, where the second voice enters after eleven beats. The twelfth canon is a canon at the twelfth, where the second voice enters after twelve beats. The thirteenth canon is a canon per augmentationem in contrario motu, where the second voice enters after one beat, but the notes are twice as long as in the first voice. The fourteenth canon is a canon per tonos, where the second voice enters after one beat, but a whole tone higher than the first voice. 'Verschiedene Canones' is a remarkable work that showcases Bach's mastery of counterpoint and his ability to create complex and beautiful music within strict compositional rules. Each canon presents its own unique challenges, and the work as a whole is a testament to Bach's genius as a composer.

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