Prelude and Fugue in E minor, BWV 855

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Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf musical composition
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Bach's_Well-Tempered_Clavier
gptkbp:character complex
lyrical
dramatic
introspective
expressive
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in keyboard repertoire
gptkbp:duration approximately 5 minutes
gptkbp:formFactor fugue
prelude
gptkbp:genre Baroque music
gptkbp:historicalContext Baroque period
part of a larger collection of works
composed_during_Bach's_time_in_Köthen
reflects_the_musical_practices_of_the_Baroque_era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Prelude and Fugue in E minor, BWV 855
gptkbp:influenced Western classical music
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:harpsichord
piano
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:The_Well-Tempered_Clavier
gptkbp:keyIssues E minor
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Glenn_Gould
gptkb:Angela_Hewitt
Murray Perahia
gptkbp:numberBuilt BWV 855
gptkbp:performance unknown
gptkbp:performances dynamic
expressive
interpretative
nuanced
gptkbp:publishedBy 1722
gptkbp:recordings gptkb:Bach:_The_Well-Tempered_Clavier,_Book_I
gptkb:Daniel_Barenboim
gptkb:Yuja_Wang
gptkb:András_Schiff
gptkb:Bach:_Complete_Keyboard_Works
gptkb:Bach:_The_Well-Tempered_Clavier,_Vol._1
gptkbp:signature 4/4
1 flat
gptkbp:style counterpoint
gptkbp:thematicElement melodic development
contrapuntal techniques
textural contrast
harmonic exploration
rhythmic variation