Composer

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Mikhail Glinka

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Fugue

Compose Date

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1833 - 1834

Publication Date

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1885

Average_duration

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7:37

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Mikhail Glinka's 'Fugues (3), G. vi147' is a set of three fugues composed in 1832. The premiere of the work took place in St. Petersburg, Russia, in the same year. The three movements are titled 'Fugue in D minor', 'Fugue in G minor', and 'Fugue in E-flat major'. The first movement, 'Fugue in D minor', is a four-voice fugue with a subject that is introduced in the bass voice. The subject is then imitated by the other voices in turn, with the exposition ending on a cadence in the dominant key. The development section explores the subject in various keys and textures, with the fugue ending on a strong cadence in the home key of D minor. The second movement, 'Fugue in G minor', is a three-voice fugue with a subject that is introduced in the alto voice. The subject is then imitated by the other voices in turn, with the exposition ending on a cadence in the dominant key. The development section explores the subject in various keys and textures, with the fugue ending on a strong cadence in the home key of G minor. The third movement, 'Fugue in E-flat major', is a four-voice fugue with a subject that is introduced in the soprano voice. The subject is then imitated by the other voices in turn, with the exposition ending on a cadence in the dominant key. The development section explores the subject in various keys and textures, with the fugue ending on a strong cadence in the home key of E-flat major. The 'Fugues (3), G. vi147' is a fine example of Glinka's mastery of counterpoint and fugue writing. The three movements showcase his ability to create complex and intricate textures while maintaining a clear sense of structure and form. The use of different keys and textures in each movement adds variety and interest to the work, while the strong cadences at the end of each fugue provide a satisfying sense of resolution. Overall, the 'Fugues (3), G. vi147' is a significant contribution to the repertoire of fugue writing and a testament to Glinka's skill as a composer.

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