Hess 238: 9 простых 4-хголосных фуг в строгом контрапункте

Заголовок: 9 schwierige Fugen
Verlag: Amsterdam: Raptus, 1989
Время создания: 1793-5

#01: 4 part simple fugue in e minor. No.1 from Nottebohm's chapter VI, p.95. Based on theme nr.11 from Albrechtsberger's list. It's the third time Beethoven chooses this theme. He probably liked it. Here we may notice a greater involvement by Beethoven. Until now he was merely following Albrechtsberger's rules. Here scored for flute, english horn, clarinet & bassoon. Dates from about 1794-95.

#03: 4 part simple fugue in C major. No.3 from Nottebohm's chapter VI, p.103. Based on theme nr.16 from Albrechtsberger's list. Not just greater involvement, but also an increased confidence by Beethoven. It's as if from now on he starts to think for himself. Perhaps the increased use of chromatism (transitory modulations) makes him see the point of counterpoint? Here scored for trumpet, english horn, french horn & trombone. Dates from about 1794-95.

#05: 4 part simple fugue in B flat. No.5 from Nottebohm's chapter VI, p.109. Based on theme nr.22 from Albrechtsberger's list. Here scored for flute, english horn, clarinet & bassoon. Dates from about 1794-95

#06: 4 part simple fugue in A min. Based on theme nr.28 from the list. as edited by Seyfried, Seyfried p.188. Here scored for violin, harpsichord, harp and trombone. Dates from about 1794-95.