Franz Peter Schubert ： 12 Waltzes 17 Ländler and 9 Ecossaises | Landler No.12 in d-moll D145 Op.18

This is the 12th Ländler in Schubert’s collection “12 Waltzes, 17 Ländler and 9 Ecossaises,” in D minor. Built on the clear metrical character of a dance, it brings together an unaffected charm and the darker shades of D minor within a concise span. Attention should be given not only to the singing quality of the melody, but also to the phrasing and harmonic changes. From the opening, avoid pressing heavily on the beat; instead, maintain a light flow and give the melodic peaks a natural sense of direction. Keeping the accompaniment restrained and shaping the changes in volume with care will bring out the delicate expression within its concise structure.