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On Contrapunctus XII - (2012)
an essay for piano
The long-lined fugue in 3/2 time has a set of short-long feet as its opening gesture. For this decoration of that subject, I chose a short introduction and then a splash of fioratura above outlining the first in a chord progression which becomes linked with the short-long statement in the lowest voice, and recurs through the fugue. Two contrasting episodes break the motor rhythm, the second being a clear and piano statement of the B-A-C-H signature.
4 pages, circa 3' 40" - 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 piano score.
