🇵🇱Karol Maciej Szymanowski ： 12 Etudes Op.33-12

This etude closes Szymanowski’s set of 12 pieces. Its active figurations and rich chords create a sense of tension, driving the music forward with force as the harmonic colors change. A key point for listening is to follow not only the flow of the smaller notes, but also the broader direction of each phrase and the peaks of the harmony. In performance, keep the hand movements light to maintain clarity in the figurations, while carefully balancing the voices and shaping the dynamic levels. Rather than relying on sheer momentum, an awareness of the transitions between tension and release brings out the music’s brilliance and drive.