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A-flat Major P&F

Posted on Posted onJanuary 10, 2023March 13, 2023By Allison Jerzak

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed learning these two. I always considered this set pretty “middle of the … Read MoreA-flat Major P&F

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F-Sharp Major P&F

Posted on Posted onJanuary 10, 2023January 15, 2023By Allison Jerzak

This is a relatively contrasting set. The prelude has a lilting, pastoral feel, while the fugue is robust, assertive, and … Read MoreF-Sharp Major P&F

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G Minor P&F

Posted on Posted onNovember 27, 2022November 27, 2022By Allison Jerzak

Trivia fact: this set contains one of Bach’s only tempo indications. The prelude is marked “largo,” or slowly. It’s a … Read MoreG Minor P&F

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D Minor P&F

Posted on Posted onOctober 22, 2022October 22, 2022By Allison Jerzak

I never found this set that compelling when listening to the WTC and usually skipped it when it came up. … Read MoreD Minor P&F

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F Major P&F

Posted on Posted onSeptember 10, 2022September 10, 2022By Allison Jerzak

What a delightful set of contrasting pieces. The prelude features calm counterpoint that weaves seamlessly across the three voices, while … Read MoreF Major P&F

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More Thoughts on Performance Practices

Posted on Posted onJune 18, 2022June 18, 2022By Allison Jerzak

This past semester I took a detour into historical instruments. Seemed appropriate, as I have been playing so much Baroque … Read MoreMore Thoughts on Performance Practices

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F Minor P&F

Posted on Posted onApril 17, 2022April 17, 2022By Allison Jerzak

I first played this prelude and fugue when I was in high school. What an enjoyable set to revisit! Coming … Read MoreF Minor P&F

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D-Sharp Minor P&F

Posted on Posted onMarch 23, 2022March 23, 2022By Allison Jerzak

Oof, this is a weird key to play in! There are lots of accidentals, and it feels awkward under the … Read MoreD-Sharp Minor P&F

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C-Sharp Major P&F

Posted on Posted onJanuary 22, 2022January 24, 2022By Allison Jerzak

This set is short and sweet. The prelude is reminiscent of the famous C Major prelude from WTC I. The … Read MoreC-Sharp Major P&F

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B-flat Minor P&F

Posted on Posted onDecember 15, 2021December 15, 2021By Allison Jerzak

Each book of the Well-Tempered Clavier features one fugue that is just monstrous. In Book One, it’s the final fugue … Read MoreB-flat Minor P&F

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