🇷🇺Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich ： 24 Preludes and Fugues No.7 in A-Dur Op.87-7

The Prelude and Fugue form a pair in the seventh piece of Shostakovich’s 24 Preludes and Fugues. The Prelude is marked by light, flowing movement, while the exchange of short phrases and changing accents give the music its forward momentum. In the following Fugue, the subject passes from one voice to another, making the clarity of the overlapping lines and the continuity of the whole a central point of interest. In the Prelude, aim for an even, articulate touch and a flexible sense of tempo. In the Fugue, let each voice sing while maintaining a balance that keeps the inner parts from being obscured. A broad sense of structure and a relaxed approach to the smaller movements help bring out its tension and vitality.