Prelude and Fugue in B minor, BWV 879

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf musical composition
gptkbp:associated_with Bach's_style
gptkbp:character dramatic
gptkbp:characteristics complex counterpoint
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:dedicatedTo none
gptkbp:duration approximately 5 minutes
gptkbp:formFactor Prelude_and_Fugue
gptkbp:genre Fugue
gptkbp:historicalContext Baroque
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Prelude and Fugue in B minor, BWV 879
gptkbp:influenced Baroque music
Classical music
gptkbp:influences gptkb:European_classical_music
gptkbp:inspiration later composers
gptkbp:instrument piano
gptkbp:is_featured_in piano competitions
music festivals and competitions
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:The_Well-Tempered_Clavier,_Book_II
Bach's_legacy
gptkbp:is_studied_in music theory
musicology
music students
its structure
its counterpoint techniques
gptkbp:is_used_in music education
recitals
music literature
music theory classes
solo recitals
concert programs
music anthologies
music theory discussions
a teaching piece
professional pianists
gptkbp:keyIssues B minor
gptkbp:notable_feature fugal writing
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Glenn_Gould
gptkbp:notableFor its emotional depth
its thematic development
its technical demands
its harmonic complexity
its lyrical passages
its intricate themes
gptkbp:performance unknown
gptkbp:performedBy music festivals
masterclasses
many pianists
orchestras in arrangements
gptkbp:publishedBy 1800
gptkbp:recordings gptkb:András_Schiff
numerous artists
gptkbp:repertoire piano repertoire
gptkbp:signature 4/4
2 sharps
BWV 879
gptkbp:speed Allegro
gptkbp:style Counterpoint
gptkbp:suitableFor masterpiece
cornerstone of piano repertoire
benchmark for pianists