Henle Verlag Bach J.S. - Art Of The Fugue BWV 1080
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Summary of This Score
This score brings together the BWV 1080 corpus, commonly known as "The Art of Fugue," in a solo piano version. You will find the Contrapunctus I to XIV, allowing you to follow the progressive development of compositional techniques (subjects, answers, stretto, inversions, augmentations) and to explore a contrapuntal architecture of exceptional coherence. It is an excellent resource for refining polyphonic reading, voice leading, and sound balance at the keyboard.
Additionally, the work includes the canons (in Hypodiapason, alla Decima, alla Duodecima, in Hypodiatessaron), as well as an appendix featuring Contrapunctus XIII in its version for two harpsichords (BWV 1080). The entire edition, prepared from a critical perspective by Davitt Moroney, is intended for performers, composition students, teachers, and enthusiasts wishing to deepen their understanding of Bach's fugal forms.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Bach, Johann Sebastian | Instrumentation | Solo piano |
| Edition | Moroney, Davitt (musicological edition) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which pieces are included in The Art of Fugue BWV 1080?
The edition gathers Contrapunctus I to XIV of BWV 1080. The four canons in Hypodiapason, alla Decima, alla Duodecima, and in Hypodiatessaron are also included.
Is this edition of The Art of Fugue written for solo piano?
The primary notation is intended for solo piano. It allows working on polyphonic reading and voice balance at the keyboard.
Is Contrapunctus XIII available in another version?
An appendix contains Contrapunctus XIII in its version for two harpsichords, under the reference BWV 1080.
Which musicological edition is offered for Bach BWV 1080?
The editorial work is signed by Davitt Moroney. This critical edition approach covers the entire presented corpus.
Which contrapuntal techniques can be studied in this score?
Contrapunctus I to XIV display a progression in fugue writing techniques. Subjects, answers, stretto, inversions, and augmentations are notably addressed. The work thus provides support for the study of voice leading.
