Prelude and Fugue in A minor - "Le tyrant éclairé".

After an relatively long insterstice without composing (on account of how busy my summer has been thus far), I have finally returned with yet another Prelude and Fugue. This time, I composed a rondo-like scherzo in lieu of the prelude, whereas the fugue stands as a slightly revamped version of a composition dating back from late May 2020, the year the coronavirus pandemic struck.

The title, translating from French as "the enlightened tyrant", was chosen on account of both the staunch, marccato character of the prelude, as well as the relatively whimsical modulations within the fugue.

Enjoy!

YouTube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKIqM-gFo_o

Hello

I think you do an impressive job with the counterpoint....
Comment that, in this case, it seems to me that the prelude and the fugue are a bit "disconnected".
The prelude, or its subject matter, sounds more like a romantic work, albeit passed through the flowery counterpoint.
The fugue is more of a total fugue style.

The prelude begins quite clearly and, as I say, with an almost romantic treatment. Then as it develops and the sequences appear it is more identified with baroque.

 

Hi Pabio @Fugax Contrapunctus,

On 8/5/2023 at 12:35 AM, Fugax Contrapunctus said:

I have finally returned with yet another Prelude and Fugue. This time, I composed a rondo-like scherzo in lieu of the prelude, whereas the fugue stands as a slightly revamped version of a composition dating back from late May 2020, the year the coronavirus pandemic struck.

Yeah I can tell the fugue is the earlier piece, since it's filled with compact counterpoint without some rests on certain parts haha. And also your favorite tonic and dominant pedal appears too!

For me I don't feel like the prelude romantic as Luis noted. I feel like it's a normal invention with the subject going everywhere. I like your prelude more in terms of style, but the counterpoint in both movements are as great as usual for your standard.

Thx for sharing!

Henry