Trygve madsen biography of christopher
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Madsen - Prelude & Fugue in C
Background
Norwegian composer Trygve Madsen was born in 1940 and has established a reputation as one of Norway's foremost composers.
As is evident in this particular prelude and fugue, jazz always played a strong part in Madsen's musical make up.
Pianists Art Tatum, Errol Garner and Oscar Peterson have been amongst some of the most influential.
His style blends new with old and it is not hard to see from this particular piece his appreciation for the music of the 20th century Russian school as well as that of Bach.
Style & Tempo
The style of Madsen's music has influences from jazz, from J.S.Bach and also markedly from the music of Shostakovich.
Just as Shostakovich, when writing his 24 Preludes and Fugues (Op 87) in 1950-51, was influenced by Bach's Well Tempered Clavier, so Madsen's opus bears reference to the work of both composers.
Phrasing & Articulation
The style of prelude and fugue differs.
The more sustained mood of the p