Prelude and Fugue in C minor, Well-Tempered Clavier Book 1

The Prelude and Fugue in C minor, BWV 847 by Bach is a two-part keyboard composition from his Well-Tempered Clavier Book 1. The Prelude is a somber, melancholic piece that sets the mood with its descending arpeggios and intricate harmonies. It is followed by a Fugue, a contrapuntal composition where different voices imitate a main theme. The Fugue in C minor is intense and intricate, showcasing Bach's mastery of counterpoint and thematic development in a dark and expressive setting.