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Fugue
Staff Notation • Secular, Art songs
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Fugue by Barbara Rosen — Lyrics
I want to write a fugue, yes I want to write a fugue.
If I have the nerve to write a fugue I deserve to write a fugue.
Do I really have the nerve? And how much nerve does it really take?
I guess I'll find out.
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About Fugue
This intriguing SATB setting by Barbara Rosen is a secular art song that playfully explores the creative process. The English lyrics articulate a composer's internal debate and eventual decision to tackle the challenge of writing a fugue. The text captures the blend of ambition, self-doubt, and determination involved in artistic creation, asking pertinent questions about nerve and ability. This piece would be an engaging choice for an advanced choir, offering a witty and relatable narrative within a contrapuntal musical structure. Its clever text and vocal demands make it a distinctive addition to a concert programme.
