Johann Sebastian Bach ： Prelude and Fugue A-Dur BWV 896

This work consists of a Prelude that brings out the bright, light character of A major and a Fugue developed around imitation of its subject. In the Prelude, it is important to maintain the flowing movement of the notes while allowing the harmonic changes and direction of the phrases to be heard. In the following Fugue, the subject should be passed carefully from one voice to another, highlighting the dialogue between the voices and the overall momentum. In performance, an even attack, a touch that avoids excessive heaviness, and careful balance between the voices help convey the appeal of its concise writing. The contrast in character between the Prelude and Fugue is also an important point to appreciate.