Today will will look at the magnificent musical magic of Johann Sebastian Bach. The way he manipulates multiple melodies at once - formally known as a contrapuntal texture - is nothing short of astounding. Regardless of whether or not you like Bach's music, we can all appreciate his undisputed genius, and the indelible mark he has left on music history. After looking carefully at the architecture of one of his fugues, we will look at a few examples from The Musical Offering, where melodies are turned upside down, and even backwards!
