Composer

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Mieczyslaw Weinberg

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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3:39

Movement_count

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2

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Mieczyslaw Weinberg's "Fugues for Ludmila Berlinskaya (2)" is a set of two fugues composed for the Russian pianist Ludmila Berlinskaya. The work was composed in 1979 and premiered by Berlinskaya in Moscow in 1980. The first fugue is in the key of C minor and is marked "Allegro moderato." It begins with a somber and melancholic theme in the left hand, which is then taken up by the right hand in a more virtuosic and elaborate form. The fugue subject is then introduced in the left hand and is developed throughout the piece, with the right hand providing counterpoint and elaboration. The fugue builds to a climax before subsiding into a quiet and introspective coda. The second fugue is in the key of A minor and is marked "Allegro con fuoco." It begins with a fiery and energetic theme in the right hand, which is then taken up by the left hand in a more subdued form. The fugue subject is then introduced in the left hand and is developed throughout the piece, with the right hand providing counterpoint and elaboration. The fugue builds to a frenzied climax before ending abruptly. Overall, the "Fugues for Ludmila Berlinskaya (2)" showcase Weinberg's mastery of counterpoint and his ability to create complex and intricate musical structures. The two fugues are contrasting in character and mood, with the first being introspective and melancholic and the second being energetic and fiery. The work is a testament to Weinberg's skill as a composer and to Berlinskaya's virtuosity as a pianist.

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