Even in the optimistic and light key of D major, this fugue has a different atmosphere. It is not overly dramatic; rather, pure and serene time passes slowly. The piece is religious and solemn, featuring many strettos. From this fact, one can imagine a solemn atmosphere, like a prayer to heaven, with multiple singers of different vocal qualities or divided choirs successively singing the theme.

Therefore, the tempo should never be fast, but if it is too slow, it will drag, so please consider this carefully.

There is one point of caution regarding performance. This is not limited to this piece, but in piano technique, one must be careful when the same notes occur consecutively. When the first three notes are the same, as in the theme of this fugue, extreme caution is required. Depending on the volume, these three identical notes can sound very rough, flat, or jarring. Even if the theme is in a forte section, it might be good to slightly control the volume of the first three repeated notes. Alternatively, a shaping where the volume gradually increases towards the fourth note might also be effective. In any case, please devise a way to prevent these repeated notes from sounding jarring.