THE ART OF THE FUGUE
&
A MUSICAL OFFERING
Johann Sebastian Bach
Among Bach’s last instrumental compositions are two splendid works that reflect his genius for
weaving complex contrapuntal figures into an expressive, apparently seamless musical
texture. The Art of the Fugue, composed ca. 1745-50, consists of nineteen canons and fugues
that progressively illustrate the rich variety and complexity of fugal writing. This edition,
reproduced directly from the authoritative Breitkopf & Hartel score, includes a keyboard
reproduction printed directly beneath the open score.
A Musical Offering (1747), composed for King Frederick the Great of Prussia, comprises a
three-part ricercar and a six-part ricercar for keyboard, a famous trio sonata for flute, violin
and continuo, and a set of canons, all based on a theme devised by the King himself. Solutions
of the canons and a realization of the keyboard part are included in an appendix.
Dover (1992) republication of portions of Vols. 31 and 47 of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Werke,
published by Breitkopf & Härtel, Leipzig, 1885, 1926. Publisher’s Note. 192pp. 9% x 12 1/4.
Paperbound.
ALSO AVAILABLE
COMPLETE SUITES FOR UNACCOMPANIED CELLO AND SONATAS FOR VIOLA DA GAMBA, Johann
Sebastian Bach. ll2pp. 9 3/8 x 12 1/4. 25641-3 Pa.
WORKS FOR VIOLIN, Johann Sebastian Bach. 158pp. 9 3/8 x 12 1/4. 23683-8 Pa.
THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER: BOOKS I AND II, COMPLETE, Johann Sebastian Bach. 208pp.
9 3/8 x 12 1/4. 24532-2 Pa.
COMPLETE PRELUDES AND FUGUES FOR ORGAN, Johann Sebastian Bach. 168pp. 8 3/8 x 11. 24816-X
Pa.
COMPLETE KEYBOARD TRANSCRIPTIONS OF CONCERTOS BY BAROQUE COMPOSERS, Johann Sebastian
Bach. l28pp. 9 3/8 x 12 1/4. 25529-8 Pa.
ITALIAN CONCERTO, CHROMATIC FANTASIA AND FUGUE AND OTHER WORKS FOR KEYBOARD, Johann
Sebastian Bach. ll2pp. 9 x 12. 25387-2 Pa.
KEYBOARD MUSIC, Johann Sebastian Bach. 3l2pp. 8 1/8 x 11. 22360-4 Pa.
ORGAN MUSIC, Johann Sebastian Bach. 357pp. 8 1/8 x 11. 22359-0 Pa.
TOCCATAS, FANTASIAS, PASSACAGLIA AND OTHER WORKS FOR ORGAN, Johann Sebastian Bach.
176pp. 9 x 12. 25403-8 Pa.
MISCELLANEOUS KEYBOARD WORKS: TOCCATAS, FUGUES AND OTHER PIECES, Johann Sebastian
Bach. 320pp. 9 3/8 x 12 1/4. 26681-8 Pa.
Free Complete Dover Music Catalog available upon request.
A DOVER EDITION DESIGNED FOR YEARS OF USE!
We made every effort to make this the best book possible. Our paper is opaque, with minimal
show-through; it will not discolor or become brittle with age. Pages are sewn in signatures, in
the method traditionally used for the best books, and will not drop out, as often happens with
paperbacks held together with glue. Books open flat for easy reference. The binding will not
crack or split. This is a permanent book.
ISBN 0-486-27006-8
Order Now! |
Specials |
What's New |
Company Information |
Dover Books |
Catalog |
Home
MIDI Classics
Order: 800-787-6434
Fax: 860-651-4373 Tech/Overseas Voice: 1-860-651-1349
E-mail: mcsales@midi-classics.com
Box 311, Weatogue, CT 06089-0311 USA
Copyright © 1999 MIDI Classics®. Revised Febrary 10, 1999
mcsales@midi-classics.com