Bach: Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor
GPTKB entity
Properties (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
musical composition
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| gptkbp:characteristics |
variations on a ground bass
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important work in organ repertoire
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| gptkbp:dedicatedTo |
the art of variation
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 10 minutes
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| gptkbp:formFactor |
fugue
passacaglia |
| gptkbp:influenced |
many composers
modern composers the development of fugue |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
arrangements for other instruments
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| gptkbp:instrument |
organ
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| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
complex harmonies
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
in educational settings
in film soundtracks |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Bach's_organ_works
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
in music theory courses
by music students for its thematic development for its harmonic structure |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
in competitions
in festivals. in music literature in various interpretations in concert settings in church settings in music anthologies in music theory discussions in organ recitals in organ repertoire lists |
| gptkbp:keyIssues |
C minor
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
counterpoint
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
performed by many organists
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
its emotional depth
its intricate textures its dramatic contrasts its thematic unity its use of counterpoint its structural complexity |
| gptkbp:numberOfEpisodes |
BWV 582
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| gptkbp:opened |
passacaglia theme
fugue subject |
| gptkbp:performedBy |
music conservatories
religious services organ competitions orchestras in arrangements renowned organists |
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
1710
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| gptkbp:recordings |
numerous artists
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| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
other_organ_works_by_Bach
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| gptkbp:style |
Baroque
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| gptkbp:suitableFor |
a benchmark for organists
a_masterpiece_of_Baroque_music |