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Topic: New Bach Video: Fugue n 1 BWV 870 WTC 2

Dear Friends,

Bringing C major back to life.
Here is my performance of Bach’s Fugue No. 1 in C major, BWV 870 from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2. There’s something pure yet intricate about the architecture of this piece.
Diving into the intricate machinery of JS Bach’s BWV 870. What makes this 4-voice C Major Fugue so fascinating is its structure: rather than relying on heavy dramatic contrasts, Bach weaves the subject into close-knit counterpoint and beautiful stretto passages where the voices closely echo each other. Balancing all four independent lines is a constant, rewarding puzzle.
Turn on the audio and let me know what you think!

Greetings from Italy

Carmelo

This video was played with these settings:
Played on Yamaha P125 piano stage, Tamara House.                                                                                        Video Recording Samsung galaxy A54.
VST: Hamburg Steinway D Pianoteq Stage 8.4
Editing: Wondershare Filmora
https://youtu.be/dBa3V8hjQzQ

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Re: New Bach Video: Fugue n 1 BWV 870 WTC 2

carmelo.paolucci wrote:

Dear Friends,

Bringing C major back to life.
Here is my performance of Bach’s Fugue No. 1 in C major, BWV 870 from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2. There’s something pure yet intricate about the architecture of this piece.
Diving into the intricate machinery of JS Bach’s BWV 870. What makes this 4-voice C Major Fugue so fascinating is its structure: rather than relying on heavy dramatic contrasts, Bach weaves the subject into close-knit counterpoint and beautiful stretto passages where the voices closely echo each other. Balancing all four independent lines is a constant, rewarding puzzle.
Turn on the audio and let me know what you think!

Greetings from Italy

Carmelo

This video was played with these settings:
Played on Yamaha P125 piano stage, Tamara House.                                                                                        Video Recording Samsung galaxy A54.
VST: Hamburg Steinway D Pianoteq Stage 8.4
Editing: Wondershare Filmora
https://youtu.be/dBa3V8hjQzQ


Great interpretation, you play extremely well and I liked the tempo and clarity.
And the volume is right.
And ending fr 1,52 is beautiful.

Thank you so much carmelo!

Best wishes,

Stig

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Re: New Bach Video: Fugue n 1 BWV 870 WTC 2

carmelo.paolucci wrote:

Dear Friends,

Bringing C major back to life.
Here is my performance of Bach’s Fugue No. 1 in C major, BWV 870 from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2. There’s something pure yet intricate about the architecture of this piece.
Diving into the intricate machinery of JS Bach’s BWV 870. What makes this 4-voice C Major Fugue so fascinating is its structure: rather than relying on heavy dramatic contrasts, Bach weaves the subject into close-knit counterpoint and beautiful stretto passages where the voices closely echo each other. Balancing all four independent lines is a constant, rewarding puzzle.
Turn on the audio and let me know what you think!

Greetings from Italy

Carmelo

This video was played with these settings:
Played on Yamaha P125 piano stage, Tamara House.                                                                                        Video Recording Samsung galaxy A54.
VST: Hamburg Steinway D Pianoteq Stage 8.4
Editing: Wondershare Filmora
https://youtu.be/dBa3V8hjQzQ

Hi Carmelo, indeed intricate from start to finish, great job!  Very enjoyable to listen to, thank you for sharing!

Ken

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beautiful performance Carmelo!  so lively and clear.  fantastic

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Re: New Bach Video: Fugue n 1 BWV 870 WTC 2

Pianoteqenthusiast wrote:
carmelo.paolucci wrote:

Dear Friends,

Bringing C major back to life.
Here is my performance of Bach’s Fugue No. 1 in C major, BWV 870 from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2. There’s something pure yet intricate about the architecture of this piece.
Diving into the intricate machinery of JS Bach’s BWV 870. What makes this 4-voice C Major Fugue so fascinating is its structure: rather than relying on heavy dramatic contrasts, Bach weaves the subject into close-knit counterpoint and beautiful stretto passages where the voices closely echo each other. Balancing all four independent lines is a constant, rewarding puzzle.
Turn on the audio and let me know what you think!

Greetings from Italy

Carmelo

This video was played with these settings:
Played on Yamaha P125 piano stage, Tamara House.                                                                                        Video Recording Samsung galaxy A54.
VST: Hamburg Steinway D Pianoteq Stage 8.4
Editing: Wondershare Filmora
https://youtu.be/dBa3V8hjQzQ


Great interpretation, you play extremely well and I liked the tempo and clarity.
And the volume is right.
And ending fr 1,52 is beautiful.

Thank you so much carmelo!

Best wishes,

Stig

Thank you so much for your comment Stig.
I'm really happy you've enjoyed my video.
Greetings from Italy
Carmelo