@PraeludiumUndFuge The opening 3 preludes of this "Deutsche Orgelmesse" (not counting bwv 552 of which the prelude and fugue form the opening and closing of this collection, respectively) are an outright tribute to the Ancient Style of composition, which culminate with this one, the 3rd in the series. The Book is arranged in such a way to reflect symbolisms, such as the number 3 for the Holy Trinity. In the opening prelude in Eb Major (3 flats), 3 styles are displayed. Italian, French, German.
@PraeludiumUndFuge It has been associated with composers of the high Baroque and early Classical periods of music, in which composers use controlled dissonance and modal effects and avoid overtly instrumental textures and lavish ornamentation, to imitate the compositional style of the late Renaissance. Stile antico was deemed appropriate in the conservative confines of church music, or as a compositional exercise as in J. J. Fux's Gradus Ad Parnassum (1725)
A little information on the "Stile Antico" for those that might be interested:
Stile antico, literally "ancient style," is a term describing music from the sixteenth through the twentieth centuries. It refers to a manner of composition which is historically-conscious, as opposed to stile moderno.
@PraeludiumUndFuge The opening 3 preludes of this "Deutsche Orgelmesse" (not counting bwv 552 of which the prelude and fugue form the opening and closing of this collection, respectively) are an outright tribute to the Ancient Style of composition, which culminate with this one, the 3rd in the series. The Book is arranged in such a way to reflect symbolisms, such as the number 3 for the Holy Trinity. In the opening prelude in Eb Major (3 flats), 3 styles are displayed. Italian, French, German.
PraeludiumUndFuge 1 year ago
@PraeludiumUndFuge It has been associated with composers of the high Baroque and early Classical periods of music, in which composers use controlled dissonance and modal effects and avoid overtly instrumental textures and lavish ornamentation, to imitate the compositional style of the late Renaissance. Stile antico was deemed appropriate in the conservative confines of church music, or as a compositional exercise as in J. J. Fux's Gradus Ad Parnassum (1725)
PraeludiumUndFuge 1 year ago
A little information on the "Stile Antico" for those that might be interested:
Stile antico, literally "ancient style," is a term describing music from the sixteenth through the twentieth centuries. It refers to a manner of composition which is historically-conscious, as opposed to stile moderno.
PraeludiumUndFuge 1 year ago
The apogee of Bach's treatment of the Ancient Style.
PraeludiumUndFuge 1 year ago
The beginning caught me off guard! Splendid!!! There's a reason why Bach is considered one of the greatest composers of all time...and here it is. :)
You never fail to amaze and capture my heart with your wonderful uploads, dear Daniel. :) Thanks SO SO much! :)
bubblykings 2 years ago