Composer

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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Fugue

Compose Date

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before 1755

Publication Date

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1905

Average_duration

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5:39

Movement_count

:

2

Movement ....

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's 'Fantasia & Fugue à 4, for keyboard in C minor No. 7, H. 75.5, Wq. 119/7' is a keyboard work composed in the mid-18th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1750 and 1760. The work was premiered by Bach himself, who was a renowned keyboard player and composer of the time. The work consists of two movements, a Fantasia and a Fugue, both in the key of C minor. The Fantasia is a free-form piece that showcases Bach's virtuosic keyboard writing. It begins with a slow, mournful introduction that gradually builds in intensity before giving way to a fast and lively section. This section features rapid runs and arpeggios, as well as sudden shifts in dynamics and tempo. The Fantasia ends with a return to the slow, mournful theme of the introduction. The Fugue is a more structured piece, based on a single theme that is introduced at the beginning and then developed throughout the piece. The theme is first presented in the bass, and then taken up by the other voices in turn. Bach uses a variety of contrapuntal techniques to create a complex and intricate texture, with each voice weaving in and out of the others. The Fugue builds to a climax before resolving back to the original theme and ending in a triumphant C major. Overall, 'Fantasia & Fugue à 4, for keyboard in C minor No. 7, H. 75.5, Wq. 119/7' is a masterful example of Bach's keyboard writing. It showcases his technical skill and his ability to create complex and intricate textures, while also demonstrating his emotional depth and expressive power. The work remains a popular and influential piece in the keyboard repertoire to this day.

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