Bwv 541 - Prelude & Fugue In G Major (scrolling) [TRUSTED]

: Bach famously used a fresh copy of this work as an "ideal audition piece" for his eldest son, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach , when he applied for the organist position at the Sophienkirche in Dresden in 1733.

: Some performances include the last movement of Trio Sonata No. 4 as a middle movement, creating a three-movement structure. BWV 541 - Prelude & Fugue in G Major (Scrolling)

: Starts with a flamboyant single-voice solo ( passaggio ) that springs to life with a leaping upward triad. : Bach famously used a fresh copy of

: While slightly "sterner" than the Prelude, it maintains a euphoric, driving energy. Wilhelm Friedemann Bach

: Features a climactic halt (fermata) followed by a series of overlapping entries ( stretto ) and a powerful final pedal tone. Performance Details