Fugue on an original Russian folk theme

[georgey]

Inspired by Ronde's fine set of variations on this theme and JS Bach (and Brahms), here is my version of a fugue on an original Russian folk theme. 2 recordings: 1) new 150 BPM and 2) me trying to play this thing . Thanks again to Klavieronin for his help.   Thanks for listening!

[ted]

Always nice to see members creating their own music. Very enjoyable, especially the sequential bits, 28-29 and similar.

[georgey]

Always nice to see members creating their own music. Very enjoyable, especially the sequential bits, 28-29 and similar.

Thanks Ted.  I’ve listened to several of your improvs and I enjoyed them.  Sorry for not commenting before.  I know the style here is far removed from your interest.  This is just my attempt to try to approximate the style of Bach in many of the places using a Russian folk theme, which is a little challenging.  Nothing original here.  Just a counterpoint exercise with a nod to Brahms in the coda.  Thanks for listening!

[ronde_des_sylphes]

This is a definite success! Nice work!

[georgey]

This is a definite success! Nice work!

Haha!  My swan song.  I better grab your comment before you change your mind.   Thank you, Ronde!!

EDIT:
Here is a link to Ronde's variations that inspired me:
https://www.pianostreet.com/smf/index.php?topic=65759.0

[quantum]

Well done.  The length of the subject gives a particular challenge.

[georgey]

Well done.  The length of the subject gives a particular challenge.

Thanks. Good observation on the fugue subject. 

I wrote this in a short period of time after a very long break from composing.  Pretty much wanted to wrap it up after finishing the exposition and first episode so I figured out a way to just repeat what I did a couple times then tack on small coda.  Result is a little repetitive.  But it was fun to write one last piece.  Thanks for listening!

A great example of a fugue with a long subject is the Bach little fugue in g minor for organ.  I can only dream of writing a great work like this.

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