🇩🇪Felix Mendelssohn ： Fugue in cis-moll MWV.U51

This closely woven fugue unfolds as several voices present the subject in succession and respond to one another. Rather than following only the appearances of the subject, listening to the countersubjects and the overlapping voices helps clarify the overall flow. In performance, each statement of the subject should be brought out clearly without reducing the other voices to mere accompaniment. Careful choices of fingering and pedaling help preserve the independence of each line, while balancing rhythmic momentum with natural phrase direction creates a compelling sense of tension. The changes leading toward the conclusion also deserve careful attention.