Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in organ repertoire
gptkbp:dedication gptkb:none
gptkbp:duration approximately 15 minutes
gptkbp:first_performance 1708
gptkbp:form fugue
passacaglia
gptkbp:genre Baroque music
gptkbp:historical_context Baroque period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor
gptkbp:influenced classical music
film music
popular music
later composers
gptkbp:influenced_by fugue form
Italian passacaglia
gptkbp:inspired many adaptations
gptkbp:instrumentation gptkb:organ
gptkbp:key C minor
gptkbp:notable_features rich harmonies
dramatic contrasts
complex counterpoint
ground bass
gptkbp:notable_products structural integrity
artistic expression
historical importance
emotional depth
rhythmic complexity
thematic development
educational value
textural variety
performance challenges
interpretative possibilities
gptkbp:notable_recordings gptkb:Marie-Claire_Alain
gptkb:Helmut_Walcha
gptkb:Gustav_Leonhardt
gptkbp:notable_technique gptkb:developers
imitation
variation
recapitulation
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Bach's_organ_works
gptkbp:performed_at gptkb:concerts
recitals
gptkbp:performed_by many organists
gptkbp:published 1830
gptkbp:recorded_by numerous artists
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Toccata_and_Fugue_in_D_minor
gptkbp:structure theme and variations
gptkbp:style counterpoint
gptkbp:year_composed 1707
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4