Die Kunst der Fugue, BWV 1080 - excerpt(s) from
A sequence of 14 contrapuncti and 4 canons arranged in order of increasing complexity.
Scored variously for symphony orchestra, string quartet and pianoforte, one or two harpsichords or organ (four hands)
Contrapunctus 1 : Motto theme
Contrapunctus 2 : Rhythmic Variant of motto theme
Contrapunctus 3 : Inverted motto theme
Contrapunctus 4 : In the French style (in diminution)
Contrapunctus 5 : In augmentation and diminution
Contrapunctus 6 : Double fugue
Contrapunctus 7 : Triple fugue
Contrapunctus 8 : Quadruple fugue (completed Tovey)