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Shostakovich, Dmitry Dmitrievich : 24 Preludes and Fugues No.2 a-moll Op.87-2

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Music ID : 21823
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:pieces
Total Playing Time:2 min 30 sec
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Author : Yamamoto, Akihisa

Last Updated: January 9, 2021
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

Prelude

Prelude (Allegro, completed October 12, 1950) is based on flowing arpeggios in sixteenth notes, possessing characteristics of an etude. By starting anacrusically with sixteenth rests placed on strong beats, a dynamic sense of syncopation is created throughout. Furthermore, the contrast with the tenuto melody line in the latter half of the piece, though brief, leaves a lasting impression.

Fugue

Fugue (3 voices, Allegretto, completed October 13, 1950) is a piece based on a sketch from July 25, 1934. It embodies a playful atmosphere, creating a vivid contrast with the flowing mood of the Prelude. Each note is emphasized with staccato, possessing a clear rhythmic feel, and the theme, spanning a wide range of intervals, scurries about. The dynamic range is also wide, from pianissimo to fortissimo, and accents on weak beats, colorful harmonies employing polytonality, and syncopation collectively create a vivid impression.

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