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Johann Sebastian Bach
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Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 550 Click to Listen [8:2] (French baroque tuning at a1=415 Hz [- 3Cents] )
The prelude contains one unifying theme, which is utilized in a long pedal cadenza, interrupted by a transition marked with the tempo indication "Grave" and followed by a Fugue "Alla breve è staccato" which is quite reminiscent of the "Gigue Fugue" in the same key. Basic Registrations: Prelude - G.O. Montre 8' + Prestant 4' + Nazard 2 2/3' + Doublette 2'; Fugue G.O. G.O. Montre 8' + Flû 4' + Nazard 2 2/3' + Doublette 2'; Cornet on Positiv. Midi File available. Instrument: Extended version of L'Orgue des Frères Jullien de Marseille, Roquemaure/Gard, Languedoc, France (1690--historic monument) - Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier

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