Composer

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Johann Nepomuk Hummel

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Fugue

Publication Date

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ca. 1839

Movement_count

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4

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Johann Nepomuk Hummel's Prelude & Fugues (2) for organ, Op. posth. 7, is a set of two pieces composed for the organ. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in the early 1800s. The pieces were not published during Hummel's lifetime and were only discovered in the 20th century. The first movement is a prelude in C major. It begins with a simple melody played by the right hand, accompanied by a flowing arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with variations, and the arpeggio becomes more complex. The piece builds to a climax before ending with a quiet coda. The second movement is a fugue in G minor. It begins with a subject played by the right hand, which is then imitated by the left hand. The subject is then developed and passed between the hands, with the addition of new counterpoint. The fugue reaches a climax before ending with a quiet coda. Both movements showcase Hummel's skill as a composer and his ability to write for the organ. The prelude is characterized by its flowing arpeggios and simple melody, while the fugue is characterized by its complex counterpoint and use of imitation. The pieces are relatively short, but they are well-crafted and demonstrate Hummel's mastery of the organ.

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