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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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CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2

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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CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2

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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B-flat Major P&F

Posted on Posted onNovember 17, 2021December 6, 2021By Allison Jerzak

This set marks the beginning of the end. We’ve almost completed the chromatic climb up from C Major and are … Read MoreB-flat Major P&F

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CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2

A Major P&F

Posted on Posted onOctober 31, 2021October 31, 2021By Allison Jerzak

On the surface, these two pieces are contrasting. The prelude is calm and pastoral; the fugue is much more energetic. … Read MoreA Major P&F

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E-flat Major P&F

Posted on Posted onOctober 10, 2021October 31, 2021By Allison Jerzak

“Joyful” is the adjective that comes to mind with this set. Both the prelude and the fugue are light, playful, … Read MoreE-flat Major P&F

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CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2

E Major P&F

Posted on Posted onSeptember 26, 2021October 31, 2021By Allison Jerzak

I don’t often relearn pieces. The piano repertoire is so expansive that it’s hard to justify revisiting old works when … Read MoreE Major P&F

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CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2

C-Sharp Minor P&F

Posted on Posted onSeptember 6, 2021October 10, 2021By Allison Jerzak

These two pieces couldn’t be a greater contrast. The prelude is slow, lyrical, and somber; the fugue is relentless, featuring … Read MoreC-Sharp Minor P&F

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CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 1

B Minor P&F

Posted on Posted onJune 27, 2021August 22, 2021By Allison Jerzak

To me, the B Minor prelude and fugue go together as a cohesive pair. Unlike the F# Minor prelude and … Read MoreB Minor P&F

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