Prelude #100 by Allen Rickel

Completed on August 24th, 2022, Prelude #100 is a dark excursion in five and seven, reflective of my state of mind: uncertain, tense, fearful. The tension builds gradually as the theme evolves.

With the appearance of the second theme the tempo slows and the key changes from D minor to A minor. The mood feels slightly more positive but becomes increasingly aggressive with figures in the left hand decreasing from 3+3 to 2+3 to 1+3.

I hope you find something in Prelude #100 that you enjoy. If you do, I'd be grateful if you'll let me know your thoughts. I'd love to hear from you!

Thank you, as always, for taking the time to listen. I appreciate you.

Best,
Allen

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