Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Praeludium et Fuga in G BWV 541

This popular piece is a sample example for Bach's virtuos instrumental style. It shows also a stylistic relationship to the musical language of a Concerto Grosso in a way.
Both mouvements of BWV 541 change the key G major into G minor shortly before the end and stop so the musical development for a moment. The subject of the Fugue has a distinctive profile. Its head-motiv is often performed beside the complete subject. The final of the Fugue present two Canon-performances of the subject.
Wolfram Syré, Orgel.
Organ at Vollenhove (NL) 1720 F. C. Schnitger (Hauptwerk, OrganArt Media)