Bach's Toccata and Fugue

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:associated_with gothic themes
the organ repertoire
gptkbp:characterized_by contrasting sections
gptkbp:composed_by gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:cultural_significance iconic representation of organ music
gptkbp:duration approximately 10 minutes
gptkbp:features improvisational elements
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:form toccata and fugue
gptkbp:genre classical music
gptkbp:has multiple interpretations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bach's Toccata and Fugue
gptkbp:influence film music
gptkbp:influenced modern composers
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:visual_arts
many adaptations
gptkbp:instrumentation gptkb:organ
gptkbp:is considered a landmark work
frequently studied by music students
a staple of organ repertoire
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in in music theory courses
gptkbp:is_cited_in as a masterpiece of Baroque music
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in in literature about music
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:horror_films
recitals
Halloween events
gptkbp:is_popular_in featured in many films
gptkbp:key D minor
gptkbp:notable_for dramatic opening
gptkbp:notable_publication lost
gptkbp:notable_recordings by E. Power Biggs
by Peter Hurford
by Helmut Walcha
by Marie-Claire Alain
by Ton Koopman
gptkbp:often_includes organ competitions
gptkbp:performed_at concerts worldwide
gptkbp:performed_by many organists
gptkbp:performed_in gptkb:church
gptkbp:published various editions
gptkbp:recordings numerous interpretations exist
gptkbp:signature often associated with Halloween
gptkbp:style gptkb:Baroque
gptkbp:transcribed_for for various instruments
gptkbp:year_composed circa 1704
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cameron_Carpenter
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5