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A Minor P&F

Posted on Posted onMay 11, 2023October 7, 2023By Allison Jerzak

I purposely saved this set for last. I love the eerie chromaticism of the prelude and the austere dramaticism of … Read MoreA Minor P&F

TagsBach, Piano, Well-Tempered Clavier
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2

D Major P&F

Posted on Posted onMay 11, 2023October 2, 2023By Allison Jerzak

I was not excited to learn this set. For a long time, I’ve considered this pair my least favorite P&F. … Read MoreD Major P&F

TagsBach, Piano, Well-Tempered Clavier
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2

E Minor P&F

Posted on Posted onMay 11, 2023October 2, 2023By Allison Jerzak

These two look deceptively sparse. The prelude is constant two-part counterpoint; the fugue looks like a long, but not overly … Read MoreE Minor P&F

TagsBach, Piano, Well-Tempered Clavier
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2

G-Sharp Minor P&F

Posted on Posted onMay 11, 2023October 2, 2023By Allison Jerzak

Here’s a rarely played key – G# minor. Thinking about it, I can’t recall any other piece I’ve played in … Read MoreG-Sharp Minor P&F

TagsBach, Piano, Well-Tempered Clavier
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2

A-flat Major P&F

Posted on Posted onJanuary 10, 2023October 2, 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

TagsBach, Piano, Well-Tempered Clavier
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2

F-Sharp Major P&F

Posted on Posted onJanuary 10, 2023October 2, 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

TagsBach, Piano, Well-Tempered Clavier
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2

G Minor P&F

Posted on Posted onNovember 27, 2022October 2, 2023By 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

TagsBach, Piano, Well-Tempered Clavier
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2

D Minor P&F

Posted on Posted onOctober 22, 2022October 2, 2023By 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

TagsBach, Piano, Well-Tempered Clavier
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2

F Major P&F

Posted on Posted onSeptember 10, 2022October 2, 2023By 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

TagsBach, Piano, Well-Tempered Clavier
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2

F Minor P&F

Posted on Posted onApril 17, 2022October 2, 2023By 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

TagsBach, Piano, Well-Tempered Clavier

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