Johann Sebastian Bach – The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080 (Die Kunst der Fuge) E-Book

Johann Sebastian Bach

• Herausgeber: Ottaviano Publisher
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2020

Beschreibung

One of the greatest achievements in Western music — Bach’s ultimate exploration of the fugue.
The Art of Fugue (Die Kunst der Fuge), BWV 1080, is Johann Sebastian Bach’s final and most ambitious contrapuntal masterpiece. Written in the last decade of his life, this work develops a single musical subject into a breathtaking sequence of fugues (Contrapuncti) and canons of increasing complexity. Although Bach left it incomplete at his death in 1750, the collection stands as a profound testament to his mastery of polyphony.
This edition presents a clean, readable full score, suitable for keyboard performance or in-depth study. Ideal for pianists, organists, theorists, and composers who wish to understand Bach’s contrapuntal craft at its highest level.

• Complete score – includes all fugues (Contrapuncti) and canons as traditionally compiled.
• Scholarly yet practical – excellent for analysis, study, and performance preparation.
• Historical significance – Bach’s final statement on the fugue, left unfinished but endlessly inspiring.

Perfect for:

• Students of composition and counterpoint.
• Keyboardists exploring Bach beyond the Well-Tempered Clavier.
• Teachers seeking a clean reference score for advanced theory lessons.
• Performers and scholars interested in historically informed interpretation.

Discover Bach’s last and most profound contrapuntal journey — a timeless resource for study, teaching, and inspired performance.