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Partita for Harpsichord - (2019)
The work is predicated on a classic, five octave instrument, F to f. An opening section awakens the work with a percussive gesture, followed by a contrapuntal treatment of a theme.
A contrasting section is lyrical with sustained gestures, for a single 8 foot voice.
A next section offers another contrapuntal treatment on another theme, in the manner of two part inventions. Both 8 foot voices return.
A next section again for a single 8 foot voice as contrast mixes gestures from the preceding sections, adapted to this section.
A final section seems to open in C major, but turns to a fugue in A minor, with which the work ends.
10 pages, circa 10' 30" - 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.
