🇷🇺Sergei Rachmaninov ： Fugue d-moll

The musical appeal of this fugue lies in its tightly woven contrapuntal writing, as several voices pass a single subject from one to another. Each time the subject appears, performers must identify the role of each voice, keep the melodic lines clear, and shape the whole as a unified musical flow. The intricate overlap of voices creates a sense of tension, while the presentation and return of the subject, together with the exchanges between voices, carry the music forward. In performance, it is important not to equalize the volume of every voice, but to bring out the subject with appropriate prominence. Careful choices of fingering and pedaling help keep the inner voices from becoming blurred and convey the changes between tension and release naturally. Maintaining the pulse within the detailed movement without rushing the tempo allows the work’s structure to emerge with clarity and conviction.