MUSI 1001 Lecture : Organ Fugue in G Minor - Hallelujah Chorus.docx

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Music
• Course: MUSI 1001
• Professor: John Higney

Document Summary

Subject: the theme that serves as the fugue"s primary musical idea. Exposition: opening section of fugue during which each voice in turn presents the subject for the first time. Episode: freer sections where the subject is not head in its entirety. Three or more parts (vocal or instrumental) Begins with each part presenting the subject one after the other. Continues with alternating passages of episodes and further appearances of the subject. Purpose part of a church service. Performance style concert style (staging, costumes omitted) Musical form recitative da capo aria chorus. Sopranos sing chorale tune in long tones. Altos, tenors, and basses sing contrapuntal lines that reflect the meaning of the text. Orchestra plays an interlude between each phrase of the choral tune. Is a freelancer; is not chained to anything; new environment. Most famous composer in europe and a national institution in england. Reputation continued to increase after his death.