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Prelude and Fugue in C major - (2010)
for organ
The prelude utilizes the raised fourth of the scale as additional harmonic material from the Lydian mode, though the normal subdominant appears as well functioning as a downward pointer in a long cadence when coupled with the lowered mediant. The toccata-like texture decorates a long pedal line.
The fugue also employs the Lydian fourth, while the subject and answer relationship remains traditional.
5 pages, circa 3' 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 organ score.
