Prelude and Double Fugue

Like much of my recent work, this trio began as a two-part invention. As the piece developed, I felt that the primary motive might be best heard in a fugal setting with a contrasting theme. The double fugue of Alan Hovhaness’ Symphony No. 2, Op. 132 came to mind, and I adapted the work to a similar fugue-setting, adding the violin and cello to introduce timbral variety.

As the fugue reached completion, I felt that it deserved a “traditional” accompanying prelude. This first movement opens with a flickering piano texture that supports the violin’s flexible melodic line. The prelude briefly foreshadows the first theme of the double fugue in a canon treatment before ending with a repeat of the opening material.

Premiere:  November 13, 2016; Spokane, WA.

Awards:  Collegiate winner of the WSMTA Young Composers Project.  Performance scheduled for the 2017 WSMTA Conference in Shoreline, Washington.