🇦🇹Franz Peter Schubert ： 12 Ecossaises No.10 in Es-Dur D781

No. 10 from Schubert’s Twelve Ecossaises is a short piece that moves forward by crisply layering brief phrases and making the most of the clear metrical sense characteristic of a dance. Listening for the repetitions and transitions between its concise units reveals changes of expression within its limited material. In performance, it is important to maintain the flow of the beat, lightly shape the ends of phrases, and clarify the roles of melody and accompaniment. Avoiding an overly forceful sound while refining the light accents, natural breathing, and clarity of the fingertips brings out its approachable dance character.