Composer

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Fughetta

Compose Date

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1739

Publication Date

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1739

Average_duration

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2:07

Johann Sebastian Bach composed the Fughetta super Dies sind die heilgen zehn Gebot, BWV 679 in the early 18th century. The piece is part of his larger collection of chorale preludes, which were written for the organ. The Fughetta super Dies sind die heilgen zehn Gebot was likely composed between 1708 and 1717, during Bach's time as court organist in Weimar. The piece is a short, three-part fugue based on the hymn tune "Dies sind die heilgen zehn Gebot" (These are the holy Ten Commandments). The fugue begins with a statement of the theme in the soprano voice, followed by the alto and tenor voices. The theme is then developed and passed between the voices, with each voice taking turns playing the theme and accompanying material. The Fughetta super Dies sind die heilgen zehn Gebot is characterized by its contrapuntal texture and strict adherence to the rules of counterpoint. Bach's use of imitation and inversion in the development of the theme creates a sense of unity and coherence throughout the piece. The use of chromaticism and dissonance also adds to the complexity and richness of the piece. The Fughetta super Dies sind die heilgen zehn Gebot was likely premiered during one of Bach's organ recitals in Weimar. The piece is part of a larger collection of chorale preludes, which Bach likely used as teaching materials for his students. Today, the Fughetta super Dies sind die heilgen zehn Gebot is still performed and studied by organists and music scholars around the world.

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