🇩🇪Paul Hindemith ： Ludus Tonalis Fugue No.5 in E-Dur

This fugue from Ludus Tonalis features independent voices that move together in close contrapuntal relationship. Its appeal lies in the way the subject is passed from one voice to another, as well as in the changes of register, density, and sonority that arise along the way. While shaping the overall flow, the performer should make each entry and conclusion clear and bring out the voice carrying the subject appropriately. Rather than relying on uniform keystrokes, careful attention to the definition of shorter note values, articulation in each voice, and the tension and release of the harmony reveals the work’s clarity of structure and forward momentum. Pedaling should be kept within limits that prevent the sonority from becoming blurred, preserving the individual contrapuntal lines.