Jean-Pierre Vial
Præludium & Fuga MMXVIII
(2018)
for organ
Duration: 8'
Solos:
organ
Præludium & Fuga MMXVIII
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Work introduction
Jean-Pierre Vial composed these quite classical prelude and fugue on themes he chose among a few suggested themes.
Whereas the prelude and the fugue are written in C minor, both conclude on a C major chord.
The prelude exposes and develops its theme, first in duple time, then in triple time.
Although its theme is rather unusual, the fugue includes all components of a classical fugue (i.e., subject, counterpoint, developments, stretto, coda, etc.).
Both the prelude and the fugue follow a crescendo scheme.
What is necessary to perform this work?
For detailed organ requirements, refer to the Additional Materials below