J. S. Bach's 340th Birthday Anniversary Fugue in G minor.

As stated in the title of this post, today, March 31st 2025, marks exactly 340 years since Johann Sebastian Bach's date of birth (at least, according to the Gregorian Calendar, that is).

Thus, in commemoration of his insurmountable heritage and the immortal spirit abundantly residing in the plentiful boughs of his art and soul, reverberating through the ages of Western musical tradition centuries after he blessed the Earth with his industrious talent, unflinching devotion and heavenly music, I have decided to remember this special occasion by uploading a revised version of another fugue of mine dedicated to him as well: my Fugue in G minor No. 16, which I first dubbed "Bach's Legacy Fugue" on account of the repeated usage of his musical signature throughout the piece.

Hopefully, in about 10 years' time, I will have composed yet another, more ambitious fugue to mark his 350th birthday, though sooner than that (this summer, in fact), I should probably dedicate a different composition to the 275th anniversary of his passing.

Enjoy!

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Hi Pabio @Fugax Contrapunctus!

That’s the scariest type of fugue: a gigue one! I’m always afraid to play them myself lol! The syncopation of the subject and the answer entering in 2.5 bars later sound funny! The use of the BACH motive ofc is a good tribute to him. The modulation to tritone C sharp minor is lovely too! B. 62-63 would be unplayable for most pianists with 10ths, even though I can play them. The addition of a 4th voice at the end ofc intensified the music. Happy birthday to Bach and thx for sharing!

Henry