Word: fugal
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Dates: during 1886-1886
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...second two of the minuet. The performance was a little rugged at times, perhaps owing to the presence of several new members among the violins. Rheinhold's prelude, minuet and fugue presented a very pleasing quality of light music, all except the fugue, which was rather wanting in true fugal character. The overture to Tannhaeuser, with which the concert closed, must be considered as one of Wagner's finest works, which will do more toward sustaining his reputation than some of his later operas. The first theme can be compared favorably for dignity with most modern compositions, while the "Venus...
...composer is young and the work exhibits some of the commonest faults of youth. In trying to be original he fails in point of clearness and simplicity. Discords abound throughout. The last movement is in the form of a triple figure, while the second presents a curious combination of fugal and romantic treatment. With all the repelling feature there are indications that a second hearing would develop others more interesting. The rendering of the quartet was all that could be desired...