Fugue in G minor, BWV 578

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:analysis frequently analyzed in music theory courses
gptkbp:available_formats sheet music and digital formats
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in classical music repertoire
gptkbp:difficulty_levels intermediate to advanced
gptkbp:duration approximately 3 minutes
gptkbp:famous_for its intricate counterpoint
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:form fugue form
gptkbp:genre classical music
fugue
gptkbp:historical_context composed during the Baroque period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fugue in G minor, BWV 578
gptkbp:influenced later composers
gptkbp:influences counterpoint
jazz and contemporary music
gptkbp:inspiration inspired many composers
gptkbp:instrumentation gptkb:organ
gptkbp:key G minor
gptkbp:notable_aspect its emotional depth
gptkbp:notable_feature use of stretto
gptkbp:notable_performers various organists
gptkbp:often_includes organ recitals
gptkbp:opus_number 578
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Bach's_organ_works
gptkbp:performance often performed in church settings
gptkbp:performance_style often played with ornamentation
gptkbp:performed_by many renowned organists
gptkbp:published_in various collections
gptkbp:recordings numerous recordings available
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Toccata_and_Fugue_in_D_minor,_BWV_565
gptkbp:signature 2 flats
gptkbp:style gptkb:Baroque
gptkbp:thematic_element subject and countersubject
gptkbp:time_signature 4/4
gptkbp:transcribed_for transcribed for various instruments
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bach:_Organ_Music_for_the_Celebrations
gptkb:Bach:_Organ_Music_for_the_Special_Services
gptkb:Bach:_Organ_Music_for_the_Studio
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6