Fantasia and Fugue on B-A-C-H, op. 46
Romantic FugueFantasia Piano solo ~15 min
In brief

This work conveys an atmosphere that is both solemn and introspective, blending elements of fantasy and structural rigor. The student will face technical challenges related to managing the complex melodic contours and executing the richly nuanced polyphonic passages. A composer of the late Romantic period, Max Reger profoundly influenced organ and piano music, within which this piece resonates as a tribute to Johann Sebastian Bach.

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88/100
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Likely range : 76–100/100
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Beyond grade 8

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050100

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Relative difficulty
99%
Among Max Reger
97%
Era Romantic
96%
Genre
Estimated skills
Theory
Harmonic analysis
1
Technique
Three-or-more-voice polyphony
2
Style
Romantic style
1
Rhythm
Tempo rubato
1
Pedaling
Sustain pedal
2
Tone
Touch control
1
Technique
Legato
1
Interpretation
Dynamics
1
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