🇷🇺Anatoly Konstantinovich Lyadov ： 2 Fugues in D-Dur Op.41-2

Lyadov’s “2 Fugues in D-Dur, Op. 41 No. 2” invites listeners to appreciate the intricate contrapuntal writing of the fugue at the piano, built around the presentation and response of the subject and the exchange of material among several voices. In each of the two fugues, overlapping statements of the subject shape the musical flow, while the tension and balance between the voices provide much of the interest. In performance, it is important to clarify the progress of each voice without overemphasizing the subject. Independent fingers, careful articulation, and pedaling that keeps the sound clear help reconcile a transparent sense of structure with natural musical breathing.