🇮🇹Ferruccio Busoni ： Fugue on Ach du lieber Augustin

This piano duet develops the familiar folk melody of “Ach du lieber Augustin” through tightly woven contrapuntal writing. A central point of interest is the way the subject is passed between the two players, while imitation and overlapping lines gradually add richness to the texture. Its appeal lies in the coexistence of an approachable, lively character and the tension inherent in a fugue. In performance, each entry should be clearly projected, with the balance between the principal melody and its response carefully managed, while the two players coordinate their breathing and timing. Maintain the overall flow while refining the details, allowing the expressive quality of the melody and the interest of the musical dialogue to emerge.