Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Fugue

Compose Date

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Jun 16, 1827 - 1836

Publication Date

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1837

Average_duration

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7:53

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Felix Mendelssohn's Prelude & Fugue for piano in E minor/E major, Op. 35/1, was composed in 1832 and premiered in Leipzig the same year. The piece is part of a set of six preludes and fugues for piano, which Mendelssohn composed as a tribute to Johann Sebastian Bach. The Prelude & Fugue in E minor/E major is the first piece in the set and is characterized by its contrasting moods. The prelude is in E minor and is marked by a melancholic and introspective mood. The piece begins with a simple melody that is repeated and developed throughout the piece. The prelude is characterized by its use of chromaticism and its expressive use of dynamics. The fugue, on the other hand, is in E major and is marked by a more joyful and exuberant mood. The fugue is based on a lively and rhythmic theme that is introduced in the first voice and then imitated by the other voices. The fugue is characterized by its use of counterpoint and its intricate interplay between the voices. Overall, the Prelude & Fugue in E minor/E major is a masterful example of Mendelssohn's skill as a composer. The piece showcases his ability to combine different moods and styles into a cohesive whole, while also paying tribute to the great composer who came before him.

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