Prelude #111 by Allen Rickel

Prelude #111 opens feeling like a melancholy folk tune, a danceable but doleful little waltz.

At 1:05, the tempo slows considerably, the key changes to from B flat minor to A flat minor and the mood becomes decidedly mournful. Here, the rhythm is somewhat deceptive: the time signature hasn't changed but the two-against-six feel gives the inpression that the 3/4 of the first theme has changed to 6/8. This is resolved at the end of each phrase with a single measure of three-against-six.

I hope you find something in Prelude #111 that speaks to you. 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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