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Composer and pianist, Brian Ciach presents a lecture and performance of Melpomene [mel-POH-mee-nay] (Prelude and Fugue No. 6 in A Aeolian) from The Book of Muses for piano solo (2024), a set of preludes and fugues in the modes inspired by the Nine Muses of Greek mythology. In this piece, a pensive prelude is matched with an explosive and tragic, Renaissance-inspired prolation fugue based on Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy. Through score examples, Dr. Ciach will outline the connective material of the piece, offering an aural illustration of prolation fugue, and several insights designed to guide the listener.

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