Felix Mendelssohn ： 7 Character Pieces No.5 Fugue in A-Dur MWV.U60 Op.7-5

Centered on fugal writing, this piece builds layers of sound as the subject is passed from one voice to another. At the opening, the indication “seriously” calls for a poised character and clearly presented lines. Listening closely to the movement of each voice reveals changing expressions each time the subject returns, while the music gradually gains vitality as it unfolds. In performance, it is important to keep the subject from being obscured by the other voices and to clarify the dialogue, including the inner parts. Use the pedal sparingly to avoid blurring the sonority, and shape the tightly organized structure through crisp articulation and a gradual rise in energy that never feels rushed.