Prelude and Fugue in G major, BWV 550 (Bach, Johann Sebastian)

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Reccmo (2011/12/6)

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Hoeger (2018/8/23)

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Peter (2007/3/12)

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Editor Dietrich Kilian (1928-1984)
Publisher. Info. Neue Bach-Ausgabe, Serie IV, Band 5 (pp.138-45)
Kassel: Bärenreiter Verlag, 1972. Plate BA 5028.
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Editor Dietrich Kilian (1928-1984)
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For 2 Violins, Viola, Cello and Double Bass or Strings (Bonds)

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Arranger Aleksandr Gedike (1877-1957)
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General Information

Work Title Prelude and Fugue in G major
Alternative. Title Præludium et Fuga in G
Composer Bach, Johann Sebastian
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. BWV 550 ; BC J 21
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IJB 542
Key G major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 sections:
  1. Præludium
  2. Fuga
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1710 (around)
First Publication. 1845 or earlier
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Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation organ
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