Bach, Ricercar a 6 (from The Musical Offering)

Six-voice ricercar from J. S. Bach’s Musical Offering, BWV 1079 FAQ Q: What do the shapes signify? A: The ovals (eggs, ellipses) are the theme; the rhombi (diamonds) are everything else. Q: What is a ricercar? A: See: Q: Is this the most significant piano work of the last millennium? A: At least one person thinks so: Q: What instrument is that? A: It’s two instruments, actually: a harpsichord and an organ. The harps