CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2A-flat Major P&FPosted on Posted onJanuary 10, 2023May 11, 2023By Allison JerzakI 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
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2F-Sharp Major P&FPosted on Posted onJanuary 10, 2023January 15, 2023By Allison JerzakThis 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
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2G Minor P&FPosted on Posted onNovember 27, 2022November 27, 2022By Allison JerzakTrivia 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
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2D Minor P&FPosted on Posted onOctober 22, 2022October 22, 2022By Allison JerzakI never found this set that compelling when listening to the WTC and usually skipped it when it came up. … Read MoreD Minor P&F
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2F Major P&FPosted on Posted onSeptember 10, 2022September 10, 2022By Allison JerzakWhat a delightful set of contrasting pieces. The prelude features calm counterpoint that weaves seamlessly across the three voices, while … Read MoreF Major P&F
CategoriesWritingsMore Thoughts on Performance PracticesPosted on Posted onJune 18, 2022June 18, 2022By Allison JerzakThis 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
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2F Minor P&FPosted on Posted onApril 17, 2022April 17, 2022By Allison JerzakI first played this prelude and fugue when I was in high school. What an enjoyable set to revisit! Coming … Read MoreF Minor P&F
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2D-Sharp Minor P&FPosted on Posted onMarch 23, 2022March 23, 2022By Allison JerzakOof, 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
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2C-Sharp Major P&FPosted on Posted onJanuary 22, 2022January 24, 2022By Allison JerzakThis 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
CategoriesMusic, WTC Part 2B-flat Minor P&FPosted on Posted onDecember 15, 2021December 15, 2021By Allison JerzakEach 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