J.S. Bach. Toccata in E minor, BWV 914 (Pedal-Harpsichord)

Описание: ⚡ J.S. Bach – Toccata in E minor, BWV 914 (Pedal Harpsichord)

The Toccata in E minor, BWV 914 is a striking example of Bach’s early keyboard style, combining improvisatory freedom, dramatic contrast, and rigorous counterpoint. Performed on the pedal harpsichord, the work acquires a distinctive depth and clarity, revealing its close relationship to Bach’s organ writing.

The piece opens with bold, rhapsodic gestures and virtuosic passagework, followed by a tightly constructed fugue that demonstrates Bach’s exceptional command of contrapuntal technique. The use of pedal adds weight and structural grounding, enhancing the dramatic tension and architectural coherence of the work.

BWV 914 stands at the crossroads of harpsichord and organ traditions, offering a vivid insight into Bach’s experimental approach to keyboard composition and performance.

📖 Work details:

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

Title: Toccata in E minor

Catalogue: BWV 914

Instrumentation: Pedal harpsichord

Style: Baroque

Performer: Isolde Ahlgrimm

Character: Dramatic, virtuosic, contrapuntal

🎧 Experience this powerful early work as it bridges the worlds of harpsichord and organ with brilliance and intensity.

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