Composer

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Alexander Glazunov

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Fugue

Compose Date

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1914

Average_duration

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8:22

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Alexander Glazunov's Prelude and Fugue for organ No. 2 in D minor, Op. 98 was composed in 1912. It premiered on December 22, 1912, at the Moscow Conservatory, with the composer himself at the organ. The piece is divided into two movements: a prelude and a fugue. The prelude is marked Andante sostenuto and begins with a solemn and melancholic melody played on the pedals. The melody is then taken up by the manuals, accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left hand. The music gradually builds in intensity, with the melody becoming more ornate and the accompaniment more complex. The prelude reaches a climax before subsiding into a quiet coda. The fugue is marked Allegro moderato and begins with a lively and energetic theme played on the manuals. The theme is then taken up by the pedals and developed through a series of contrapuntal episodes. Glazunov's skill as a composer is evident in the way he weaves together the various voices, creating a rich and complex texture. The fugue reaches a climax before subsiding into a quiet coda. Overall, Glazunov's Prelude and Fugue for organ No. 2 in D minor, Op. 98 is a masterful work that showcases the composer's skill in writing for the organ. The piece is characterized by its rich harmonies, complex textures, and virtuosic writing for the instrument. It remains a popular work in the organ repertoire to this day.

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