Bach - Fugue No. 22 in B-flat Minor, BWV 867 - Analysis
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
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Johann Sebastian Bach's Fugue No. 22 in B-flat Minor, BWV 867, is an inspiration of Baroque composition excellence. Composed as part of his monumental work "The Well-Tempered Clavier," this fugue presents a profound exploration of thematic development and contrapuntal interplay.
One of the most striking features of this fugue is its harmonic richness and chromaticism. Bach employs a wide range of harmonic progressions, seamlessly transitioning between different tonal centers while maintaining a sense of unity and coherence. The use of chromaticism adds depth and color to the musical texture, heightening the emotional intensity of the piece.
Throughout the fugue, Bach demonstrates his mastery of counterpoint, employing techniques such as inversion to vary the thematic material and create moments of tension and release. The interplay between the voices is intricate yet meticulously crafted, showcasing Bach's profound understanding of musical form and structure.
Piano recording by Kimiko Ishizaka
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A no copyright professional recording of Bach's WTC.
The main purpose of this video is to analyze the structure of the fugue, which includes its entries, the parts, the coda, etc.
Proper interpretation of the piece in terms of performance may be talked about in a different topic.
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Audio used in the beginning:
Prelude No. 22 in B-flat Minor, BWV 867
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Thank you very much! This is the fugue I asked some time ago.
I really like the theme. It makes me think of loneliness and cold, like being alone in the middle of the snow. I find it beautifull how at the end it finishes with major chord. Now with this analysis I can understand it better, in a more rational point of view.
Thanks again for the hard work!
Quite a few of Bach's fugues are hard to follow, but once you can follow them, they are in a league of their own. Thank you a lot this analysis!
What a lovely Fugue, Good Analysis!
Can you do the Fugue in E Minor, BWV 548?
I just posted this Prelude and Fugue, then I see the notification from your channel! Another awesome analysis, thank you! The theme from the Fugue has something very sinister about it, it makes me think of a ghost wandering in an empty hallway.
P. S. I always thought the theme to be slightly longer, including (in the first appearance) the notes C, D-flat, E-flat and F. Don't you think this could be the case too? For most appearances of the theme, this upward moving melody is included.
I heard your video and it was amazing!
As per your question, it just made sense for the subject to end by the time the answer enters. Hence, I ended it after the 4th quarter note. I believe it's the case in most fugal works.
That's a good overservation!
@@TheClassicalNetwork Is this to say the additional notes are "implied" or a theoretical continuation, perhaps, but not always included? It is a different way to look at it than when the subject becomes truncated, both perspectives being useful.