Reinventing the Invention, Op. 76 (Crossland)
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Inspired by Bach’s Inventions Nos. 1, 8, 13 & 14. In this work, I revisit some of Bach’s Two-Part Inventions and expand them into Four-Part Inventions, building upon his contrapuntal foundations with two newly composed voices. This transformation opens up a richer harmonic and textural landscape while preserving Bach’s original spirit of clarity and dialogue. The result is both homage and reinvention — the timeless logic of Bach’s counterpoint reinterpreted through modern harmony and pianistic colour. I see these pieces not as reconstructions but as living conversations with Bach’s ingenuity, exploring how his concise musical ideas can blossom into broader, more contemporary forms.
