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Prelude and Fugue in A major - (2012)
for piano
The division of the eight quarters is 3/3/2, such that each measure ends in a light punctuation with a marcato marked to point this up. The simple harmonic structure is a set of triads rising by thirds over the same A major triad beneath rising by octaves, with a logical downward motion thereafter. A short bridge and truncated return bring the prelude swiftly to its end.
The fugue begins with the same 3/3/2 division of the eight quarters, duplets in answer for each phrase in the subject. Tonic is answered by the dominant in the normal fashion.
3 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 piano score.
