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Bach's Prelude and Fugue in C minor, BWV 546, is an organ composition written during his time in Leipzig (1723-1750). The prelude, composed during Bach's Leipzig period, is a monumental and intricate piece spanning 144 bars. It features a stately opening dialogue followed by running triplets intertwined with a second theme. The prelude showcases Bach's mature style, with structural similarities to his other Leipzig organ preludes, BWV 548 and BWV 5441. The fugue is believed to have been written earlier, during Bach's time in Weimar (1708-1717), and later added to the prelude in Leipzig. Some scholars debate the authenticity of certain fugue sections, particularly a central portion where the theme disappears and the counterpoint briefly evaporates. The work's oldest known score was copied by Johann Peter Kellner, an acquaintance and admirer of Bach. While the prelude is universally accepted as Bach's composition, there is debate about whether Kellner may have altered or composed parts of the fugue. This piece has been performed at significant events, including the funerals of Diana, Princess of Wales, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and the Committal of Queen Elizabeth II.
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