Bach: Prelude and Fugue in B-flat major

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:analysis frequently analyzed in music theory
gptkbp:character expressive and intricate
gptkbp:characteristics complex rhythms
thematic transformation
rich harmonies
melodic development
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:cultural_impact part of classical music canon
gptkbp:difficulty intermediate to advanced
gptkbp:duration approximately 5 minutes
gptkbp:form prelude and fugue
gptkbp:genre fugue
gptkbp:has_sections Fugue
Prelude
gptkbp:historical_significance important in music education
gptkbp:influence Western classical music
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:jazz_music
gptkbp:inspired many composers
gptkbp:instruments keyboard instruments
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in for its structure
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in in documentaries about Bach.
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in in music literature
gptkbp:is_often_used_in recitals and competitions
in masterclasses
gptkbp:is_studied_in in conservatories
gptkbp:key B-flat major
gptkbp:notable_feature counterpoint
gptkbp:notable_recordings gptkb:Glenn_Gould
gptkbp:number gptkb:BWV_866
gptkbp:often_includes piano competitions
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:The_Well-Tempered_Clavier
Baroque keyboard repertoire
gptkbp:performed_by many classical pianists
gptkbp:performed_in music festivals
gptkbp:published 1722
gptkbp:recorded_by gptkb:Murray_Perahia
gptkb:Daniel_Barenboim
gptkb:Yuja_Wang
gptkb:András_Schiff
gptkb:Angela_Hewitt
gptkbp:related_works other preludes and fugues by Bach
gptkbp:structure two sections
gptkbp:style gptkb:Baroque
gptkbp:transcribed_for for various instruments
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Marie-Claire_Alain
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5