Composer

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Marcel Dupré

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Fugue

Compose Date

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1912

Average_duration

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19:15

Movement_count

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3

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Marcel Dupré's 'Préludes and Fugues (3) for organ, Op. 7' is a set of three pieces for solo organ. The work was composed in 1912 and premiered by Dupré himself at the Église Saint-Sulpice in Paris on March 17, 1914. The first movement, in B minor, is a prelude and fugue in the style of Johann Sebastian Bach. The prelude is marked by a flowing, arpeggiated melody that builds in intensity before giving way to the fugue. The fugue is a complex, contrapuntal work that showcases Dupré's mastery of the organ. The second movement, in G major, is a prelude and fugue in the style of César Franck. The prelude is marked by a soaring melody that is reminiscent of Franck's organ works. The fugue is a lively, energetic work that features intricate counterpoint and a virtuosic pedal line. The third movement, in B-flat minor, is a prelude and fugue in the style of Max Reger. The prelude is marked by a dark, brooding melody that is typical of Reger's music. The fugue is a complex, chromatic work that features intricate counterpoint and a dense, richly textured sound. Overall, Dupré's 'Préludes and Fugues (3) for organ, Op. 7' is a masterful work that showcases the composer's skill as an organist and his ability to write in a variety of styles. The work is a testament to the rich tradition of organ music in France and remains a staple of the organ repertoire to this day.

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