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In performing Bach’s Prelude No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846, aim for a serene, flowing, and evenly articulated texture that highlights the harmonic progression rather than the individual arpeggiated notes. Maintain a steady tempo—neither rushed nor overly slow—to preserve the sense of continuous motion and calm inevitability. Each broken chord should be played legato, with a gentle touch and subtle dynamic shaping that follows the harmonic tension and release; allow slight crescendos as harmonies grow richer and resolve softly at cadences. Keep the rhythm steady and the tone clear, with minimal use of pedal (on piano) to preserve clarity, while still sustaining a warm resonance. The overall character should evoke simplicity, purity, and introspection—an unfolding meditation rather than a display of virtuosity.

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) was a German composer, organist, and master of Baroque music whose profound influence shaped the course of Western art music. Renowned for his technical brilliance, deep spirituality, and architectural sense of form, Bach wrote an astonishing range of works—from intricate fugues and chorales to concertos and sacred cantatas. He served as a church musician and court composer throughout his life, most notably in Weimar, Köthen, and Leipzig, where he composed many of his greatest masterpieces, including The Well-Tempered Clavier, Brandenburg Concertos, and the Mass in B Minor. Though his music fell out of fashion after his death, it was rediscovered in the 19th century and is now celebrated as a pinnacle of musical craftsmanship and expressive depth.