Contrappunto and Fugue in A flat major - (2004)    

for organ

 

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A small work for organ, the theme is stated in the opening measure, and then in augmentation as the fugue subject. "Contrappunto" is merely the Italian term for counterpoint; using it in place of such words as prelude in a two part work suggests that it stand apart from use as the prelude to another thing, especially as the themes of the work are related in some form.

 

 

   Demo excerpt beginning at measure 1. MP3 file [ 548 KB, 35" ]

 

The theme's first gesture is in augmentation as the fugue subject, while the theme's antecedent portion is in diminution.

 

 

  Demo excerpt beginning at measure 35, the fugue subject. MP3 File [ 464 KB, 30" ] 

 

The score is available as a free PDF download, though any major commercial performance or recording of the work is prohibited without prior arrangement with the composer. Click on the graphic below for this organ score.

 

Contrappunto and Fugue in A flat major