Johann Sebastian Bach ： Fughetta c-moll BWV 961

This compact fughetta unfolds as several voices pass the subject from one to another. In the opening exposition, the movement of each voice should be made easy to hear, while the rest of the piece is shaped by further statements of the subject and contrapuntal exchanges. Its appeal lies in the tension created by overlapping voices and the changes in flow within a short span. In performance, carefully balance the voices and keep the subject from being covered, using clear articulation to maintain a light, forward-moving character. Moderate use of the pedal helps preserve the clarity of the individual lines.