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Prelude and Fugue in A major - (2010)
for organ
Within the 6/8 meter, the theme opens as an extended arpeggio continuing with with a contoured downward and upward swing. The second voice answers the first in imitation, and thereafter broken chords punctuate the episodes before a rondo-like return.
The fugue is related to the theme of the prelude, this time beginning on the three of the scale and in two phrases. As a small work, the harmonic regions appear and disappear quickly, only portions of the subject being stated.
4 pages, circa 3' 00" - 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 organ score.
