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Bach's Prelude and Fugue in C# major from The Well-Tempered Clavier Book II is a showcase of stretto. This analysis dives into the piece, drawing parallels from Prelude and Fugue in C major from Bach WTC I, exploring the fugato, and last but not least, analyzing the individual voices in the Fugue.
Mozart's Fantasy in C K. 475 was published alongside Sonata in C minor K. 457 in a single opus. Since Mozart seldom writes in the minor key, but when he does, it is typically a reaction to life's occurrence. This analysis explores the timeline, the form, and the analysis of his motivic composition.
Before the piano, there were two instruments that were similar: the harpsichord and the clavichord. The first piano that uses a felted hammer on a string action was invented by Cristofori. Since then, many innovations improved upon the piano, resulting in the modern piano.