Felix Mendelssohn ： Prelude and Fugue | Fugue in e-moll MWV.U157/65

This fugue, included in the collection of preludes and fugues, is shaped by the shades and tension of E minor. Beginning with the presentation of the subject, the voices enter successively and form the musical flow; listening for this structure reveals both the independence of each voice and the work’s overall momentum. Its contrast with the prelude is also worth noting. In performance, it is important to give the subject a clear profile whenever it appears while carefully balancing the volume of the voices. Maintain a steady pulse without rushing, avoid making the minor-key expression excessively heavy, and aim for clear articulation. By sustaining the tension through the closing measures and using a touch that keeps the sonority transparent, the work’s structural character can emerge clearly.