String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1124402 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Baroque,Chamber,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Standards. 12 pages. Jmsgu3 #725148. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1124402). Score: 5 pages. Duration: 3:20Johann Sebastian Bach's Prelude & Fugue in C Major BWV 553 is a work of great beauty and technical mastery. It is one of the most famous pieces in the organ repertoire, and is often referred to as the “Great†Prelude & Fugue. The prelude is in a highly ornate, contrapuntal style, and features a wide range of musical textures. It is characterized by rapid figuration, with themes and motifs that move between the voices in an almost playful manner. The fugue is equally impressive, with a powerful and driving counterpoint that culminates in a glorious, triumphant conclusion. The piece has been recorded by many of the world's leading organists, and has been performed in countless churches, concert halls, and other venues. It is a work that continues to captivate and inspire listeners, and will surely remain a beloved classic for generations to come.
