🇷🇺Anatoly Konstantinovich Lyadov ： Fugue on A-D-F

Lyadov’s “Fugue on A-D-F” is a fugue in which the subject and its responses develop as they pass from one voice to another, taking the three notes indicated by the title as their point of departure. Clearly distinguishing the individual lines is essential to appreciating the structure. Rather than overemphasizing each entrance of the subject, allow it to emerge naturally within the musical flow. Careful balance so that the inner voices are not obscured, smooth voice-leading supported by secure fingering, and flexible articulation that avoids making every detail overly uniform will bring out the contrapuntal writing and its momentum. Begin by practicing each voice separately, then aim to preserve the balance and breathing of the whole in performance.