Bach: Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:characteristic variations on a repeated bass line
gptkbp:characterized_by rich harmonic language
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:duration approximately 10 minutes
gptkbp:features improvisational elements
gptkbp:form fugue
passacaglia
gptkbp:has_a theme and variations structure
gptkbp:has_been arranged for choir
transcribed for piano
gptkbp:has_sections passacaglia theme
fugue subject
gptkbp:influenced film scores
many composers
gptkbp:inspired arrangements for other instruments
gptkbp:instrumentation gptkb:organ
gptkbp:is_a popular choice for organists
gptkbp:is_a_staple_in the organ repertoire
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in musicologists
music theory courses
music theory textbooks
gptkbp:is_celebrated_for its technical demands on performers
gptkbp:is_cited_in an example of Baroque counterpoint
gptkbp:is_considered_as masterpiece of organ music
benchmark for organists
gptkbp:is_known_for its intricate structure
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in music festivals
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in music literature
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:music_education
recitals and competitions
during liturgical services
gptkbp:is_regarded_as a significant work in Western classical music.
gptkbp:key C minor
gptkbp:known_for its emotional depth
gptkbp:notable_for complex counterpoint
gptkbp:notable_performance performed by many renowned organists
gptkbp:often_includes concert programs
organ competitions
gptkbp:opus_number gptkb:BWV_582
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Bach's_organ_works
gptkbp:performed_at concerts and recitals
gptkbp:performed_by orchestras in arrangements
gptkbp:performed_in historical performance practice
gptkbp:published 1710
gptkbp:published_in various collections
gptkbp:recorded_by numerous artists
gptkbp:style gptkb:Baroque
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Marie-Claire_Alain
gptkb:E._Power_Biggs
gptkb:Andreas_Staier
gptkb:Gustav_Leonhardt
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5