What is Bachian about Bach's music?

With Prof Bernhard Haas

The lecture explores observations on the first Praeludium in C major BWV 846.

15.11.2025, 15:00 – 16:30

Lecture
Munich University of Music and Theatre
University of Music and Theatre Munich

Using J. S. Bach's first Prelude in C major, BWV 846 (‘Wohltemperiertes Klavier’ Part 1) as an example, Prof. Bernhard Haas, Professor of Organ at the University of Music and Theatre Munich (HMTM), explores the question: What is Bachian about Bach's music?

Works by J. S. Bach

• Präludium und Fuge 1 (BWV 846):

  BWV 846–869: Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, 1. Teil

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Munich University of Music and Theatre

Orgelsaal (Room A 014)

Arcisstr. 12
80333 München

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  15:00 – 16:30

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University of Music and Theatre Munich

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