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Johann Sebastian Bach
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Fugue in C minor, BWV 575 Click to Listen [4:28] (a=466 Hz)
This is an extremely playful early fugue of Bach. The subject is hesitant to proceed, but when all four measures are through, you pretty well know it is a fugue subject. The adagio at the end just continues the surprises. Since this is registered for one manual and pedal, all multiple samples were loaded. Werckmeister 3 Temperament. Registration: Hoofdwerk Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4 + Quint 3 + Octaaf 2 + Mixtuur 4-6 sterck. Trompet 8' is added much later when Pedaal Bourdon 16' + Prestant 8' + Trompet 8' come in. Pedal cadenza at end adds Bazuin 16' + Octaaf 4' + Mixtuur 4-6 sterck + Cornet 2'. Midi File available. Instrument: The Hinsz-Organ at Leens in the province of Groningen (1733/34) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl

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