Johann Sebastian Bach : Fugue No. 2 from Book 2

From the Well Tempered Clavier, also known as the 48 Preludes and Fugues. This fugue is in 3 parts for most of the first page, becoming darker as the 4th part is added in the lowest voice. The Fugue uses all the devices associated with the form, including obvious inversions (where the tune is played upside down) and augmentations (where the tune is played at half speed). The voices pile up towards the end bringing the work to a dramatic close. A must for any serious student of piano, Book 1 and Book 2 are available from Sheet Music Plus.