Johann Sebastian Bach

Präludium und Fuge d-Moll BWV 849

Experience an immortal masterpiece of Baroque music in a fascinating new sonic dimension: Johann Sebastian Bach's famous Prelude and Fugue in D minor BWV 849 unfolds an extraordinary depth of sound in this arrangement for recorder quintet. Originally composed in the demanding key of C-sharp minor for keyboard, this sensitive transposition to D minor allows for pure intonation and expressive ensemble playing. Scored for alto, two tenors, bass, and great bass recorder (ATTBGrB), this setting lends Bach's intricate polyphony a warm, velvety, and majestic character. Published by the renowned Musikverlag Christoph Dohr, this complete edition includes the score and parts. It represents an absolute highlight for any ambitious recorder ensemble and a true enrichment for concert and church performances alike.