Prelude #57 by Allen Rickel

Prelude #57, completed on July 30th, 2021, is largely an exercise in contrary motion. The first theme--consisting of a rising melodic line in the right hand contrasted with a falling accompaniment in the left--is intended to feel a little nervous and unsettling.

As the second theme emerges, the tempo slows, the key changes, and a sense of melancholy dominates and intensifies until the first theme is reintroduced.

I hope you'll let me know what you think. Thank you, as always, for taking the time to listen. I appreciate you.

Best,
Allen

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