Johann Sebastian Bach ： Prelude e-moll BWV 932

Included in J.S. Bach’s collection of 9 Little Preludes, BWV 924–932, this is a concise prelude. Within its short span, the roles of melody and accompaniment shift, while the harmonic progression carries the music forward. A key point for the listener is the way the performer shapes phrase endings and transitions while maintaining a clear sense of the overall flow. Distinguishing the individual voices, avoiding haste, and allowing the harmony to guide the natural breathing of each phrase bring out the dialogue and expression within the work’s straightforward writing. Pedaling should be used sparingly so that the sound remains clear.