🇫🇷Henri Dutilleux ： Au Gre des Ondes – Hommage a Bach

The fifth piece in Au gré des ondes, “Hommage à Bach” reflects its tribute to Bach through clear voice leading and contrapuntal writing. Several voices proceed in dialogue, while the repetition and exchange of concise motifs shape the musical flow. Since the piece is short and concentrated, its changing sonorities and the role of each voice deserve close attention. In performance, the melodic line should be brought forward without allowing the inner voices to disappear, while maintaining a poised pulse that does not become overly rigid. The pedal should be used sparingly to keep the sound clear, and the balance between separation and connection in the phrasing should be carefully refined.