Franz Liszt ： Fantasy and Fugue on the name B-A-C-H h-moll S.529

This work, consisting of a fantasy and a fugue, is marked by the weighty sonority of B minor and bold chromatic writing. In the fantasy, tense harmonies and dramatic movement emerge within a free-flowing development, while the later fugue treats a subject based on the notes B-A-C-H with rigor and momentum. The transition from a visionary character to contrapuntal clarity is one of its highlights. In performance, each voice should be brought out clearly without allowing the texture to become blurred, supported by careful pedaling. It is important to maintain the large-scale flow while shaping subtle dynamic and articulation changes within the music’s imposing sound.