Fugue in D minor No. 17.

In occasion of my cousin Álvaro's 39th birthday, I have finally finished this fugue, which for the longest time has given me headache after headache in my insecurities regarding how to approach its desired stylistic outcome. In the end, I have opted for yet another instance of fugal eclecticism, as can clearly be noticed in the combination of baroque-style counterpoint with a wide range of dynamic markings evenly spread throughout the entire piece.

Even though it may seem somewhat lacking in orthodoxy to some, I should probably point out that certain puristic expectations concerning my work (which has textually been called a "collection of poorly recreative pastiches" a couple months prior) ought to be ditched out in favor of a more realistic approach that doesn't outright deny the originality of my music. We no longer live in the 18th century, after all: none of my compositions are meant to be seen as mere Baroque-style execrises, even if the majoritary stylistic resemblances may hint in that direction at first.

Enjoy!

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Edited October 8, 20232 yr by Fugax Contrapunctus

Hi Pabio,

1 hour ago, Fugax Contrapunctus said:

as can clearly be noticed in the combination of baroque-style counterpoint with a wide range of dynamic markings evenly spread throughout the entire piece.

I definitely like all those details of dynamics! It makes me more fitting to a piano, apart from the hand problem. I will say this is my favourite of your three posts here, prob. since it's in minor key and I'm having a minor mood right now?

Thanks for sharing!

Henry