Something’s missing:The fact that this piece was conceived independently of its solo line is a marvelous insight into Bach’s compositional process. Somewhere along the way, Bach revisited the piece and added the upper line:<a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/KbJI-tP6tNA?si=DBCcLBrBnlOulvGY">Here is a link</a> to the video where Schiff talks about the Well-Tempered.And don’t miss the Kurt Vonnegut moment at 32:45!We survive solely on donations. Thank you for your help!We encourage our listeners to become a paid subscriberat <a target="_blank" href="http://wtfbach.substack.com">wtfbach.substack.com</a>Free subscriptions are also great for our numbers.You can also make a one-time donation here:<a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.me/wtfbach">https://www.paypal.me/wtfbach</a><a target="_blank" href="https://venmo.com/wtfbach">https://venmo.com/wtfbach</a>Supporting this show ensures its longevity.Concepts Covered:BWV 854 and BWV 855 in the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book One, two-voice fugue, the early versions, Bach’s revision. A look at finding the right character, as seen in the Christmas Oratorio, where motivic cells show a consistent compositional logic. Bach’s improvisation, or at least improvisatory style while writing a solo line over a preformed prelude, and predetermined harmonic rhythm. We also see Bach’s use of parallel octaves in Bach, and parallel octaves in the Well-Tempered Clavier. Contrapuntal analysis, study. Get full access to WTF Bach? at <a href="https://wtfbach.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">wtfbach.substack.com/subscribe</a>

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