Johann Sebastian Bach
Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor BWV 542
for Concert Band
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor BWV 542
for Concert Band
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Johann Sebastian Bach
- Editor Roland Szentpali
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- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Editions Bim
- Order no. BIM96346
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Description:
A masterpiece of organ literature, the Fantasy and Fugue in G minor ranks among Bach’s most magnificent and dramatic works. This transcription for wind orchestra conveys all the power and richness of the original through the diverse timbres of the wind ensemble. The Fantasy unfolds in a free, theatrical style: rapid runs, bold harmonies, and striking contrasts alternate with more contemplative passages, in a sequence of tensions and resolutions of great expressiveness. This is followed by the fugue, lively and leaping, whose energetic theme moves from voice to voice, building into a masterful contrapuntal structure that culminates in a brilliant conclusion. Thanks to the breadth of the wind orchestra’s tonal palette, this version brings out both the grandeur and the rhythmic vitality of the work. A challenging and spectacular concert piece that offers the ensemble a true moment of bravura.