Description
Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Fugue on the Name of BACH' is a scholarly homage built on the four-note B-A-C-H motif (B-flat, A, C, B). At an advanced level, it requires clear voicing of interweaving contrapuntal lines. The piece reflects a Romantic composer's engagement with strict Classical counterpoint, giving it an intellectually engaging character.
Contrapuntal works influenced by Bach, where each composer's individuality shines through a strict formal structure.
Sheet Music
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About the Composer
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) was a Russian composer and member of 'The Mighty Handful.' A master orchestrator best known for the symphonic suite 'Scheherazade,' he was also an influential teacher whose students included Stravinsky and Glazunov. This site includes five of his piano works, including etudes.
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