Im just starting my first fugue as a project in counterpoint. Does anyone have any experience in this area who could offer some suggestions before I get started (since all I have at this point is my subject)?
I've actually already written the exposition as of this morning but there seems to be little direction as far as the episodic development. Nowhere have I read about a recapitulation or conclusion to the fugue.
I studied counterpoint for 2 years early on in my studies but know only a little about Messiaen. I have written canons, inventions, and other polyphonic works but a fugue is more complex and my intention is to use it as a movement for a larger work. Most of my studies on Messiaen are regarding harmony.
In trying to be as versitile as possible as a composer I strive to learn all forms (even though I know the fugue is technically not a form). I find the conversation between voices beautiful and since it is so different from the other music I write I wanted to focus on my weaker areas and areas of less experience.
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I've actually already written the exposition as of this morning but there seems to be little direction as far as the episodic development. Nowhere have I read about a recapitulation or conclusion to the fugue.