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Partita No 3 for Harpsichord - (2019)
The work is predicated on a classic, five octave instrument, F to f. The "buff" colors of the lute register across the range of the instrument and in dense chord voicing make for an interesting opening gambit for this partita.
A contrasting section using a single register sings its melody, decorated at in the lower octaves in a somewhat somber character.
A fugato in a fast tempo follows, again in the lower range of the instrument.
A lyrical adagio follows, triadic harmonies sustained as voices above and below have their conversation.
A final fugue with a somewhat lengthy subject concludes the work, bringing back elements from the earlier passages.
8 pages, circa 11' 15" - an MP3 demo is here:
The score is available as a free PDF download, though any major commercial performance or recording of the work is prohibited without prior arrangement with the composer. Click on the graphic below for this score.
