🇷🇺Alexander Scriabin ： 10 Mazurkas e-moll Op.3-7

Built on the triple meter of the mazurka as a dance, this miniature brings together a light-footed motion and shaded lyricism. The sway created by the placement of accents and the rests lends supple variation to the meter and highlights the character of the short melodic phrases. Awareness of the alternation between thematic units and contrasting phrases helps clarify the overall shape. Points to listen for include the passing of the melody, the changing harmonies, and the subtle shifts of rhythmic weight. In performance, keep the dance pulse alive in the left hand while allowing the right hand to sing; avoid overemphasizing the accents and take care not to blur the sound with the pedal. Rather than rushing, use a flexible tempo that follows the breathing of the phrases and brings out the delicate nuances.