Prelude #124 by Allen Rickel

Prelude #124 opens with a lament, lonely and longing, for 48 measures lasting a minute and a half. Then the tempo slows slightly and the mood changes to one of hope in the form of a gentle and danceable waltz in the relative major key of the opening theme. Here, the form also changes: where the first theme is constructed in pairs of four measure phrases, the second consists of groups of three four measure phrases. After nearly ninety seconds, the original idea returns, enhanced with rather elegant triplets, primarily in the left hand.

I hope that you find something you enjoy in Prelude #124 and that you'll let me know about it.

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

Best,
Allen

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