Music & Writings

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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