Immerse yourself in the intricate and timeless compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach with the album "Bach: Art of the Fugue." This classical masterpiece, released on January 1, 1988, under Sony Classical, showcases Bach's unparalleled genius in the art of fugue. The album features a meticulously arranged brass quintet performance of Bach's "Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080," adapted by A. Frackenpohl. Spanning 56 minutes, the album is a journey through 14 contrapunctus movements, each demonstrating Bach's mastery of counterpoint and fugal writing. The final track, "Choral: Vor deinen Thron tret' ich hiermit," adds a choral dimension to this brilliant collection. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Bach's work, this album offers a profound exploration of one of the most significant bodies of work in classical music history.
Tracks
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Contrapunctus IJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Contrapunctus IIIJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Contrapunctus IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Contrapunctus IVJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Contrapunctus VJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Contrapunctus IXJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Contrapunctus XJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Contrapunctus VIJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Contrapunctus VIIJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Contrapunctus VIIIJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Contrapunctus XIJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Contrapunctus XII. RectusJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Contrapunctus XII. InversusJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Contrapunctus XIII. RectusJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Contrapunctus XIII. InversusJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Contrapunctus XIVJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 (Arr. A. Frackenpohl for Brass Quintet): Choral: Vor deinen Thron tret' ich hiermitJohann Sebastian Bach, Canadian Brass
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