Bach/Liszt: Prelude and Fugue, BWV543/S.462

The Bach/Liszt: Prelude and Fugue, BWV543/S.462, is Franz Liszt's piano transcription, S.462, of Johann Sebastian Bach's mighty Prelude and Fugue, BWV 543, in A minor, for organ. The latter piece is the first of Bach's Six Preludes and Fugues, BWV 543-548, for organ.

The music of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) is one of humanity's greatest treasures. It is unsurpassed in its expression of profound reverence for life, and in its depth and diversity of ideas and feelings. It provides boundless joy to listeners and performers.

Franz Liszt (1811 – 1886) was a Hungarian composer, pianist, conductor, and teacher. He was famous throughout Europe for his great skill as a pianist. Liszt composed an extensive body of works, influencing composers such as Richard Wagner, Hector Berlioz, Edvard Grieg, and Alexander Borodin.

Tutorials

• Prelude

• Fugue Part 1 Part 2 Part 3