🇫🇮Jean Sibelius ： 13 Pieces – The Bells Op.76-3

The third piece in Sibelius’s collection of miniatures condenses bell-like repeated notes and transparent sonorities into a brief work. Striking layers of sound support the melody, while the handling of resonance and pauses brings out a sense of space opening within the stillness. The repeated figures should not sound mechanical; a natural flexibility can be added while maintaining the flow of the beat. Carefully balance the melody and accompaniment, and use the pedal only enough to preserve clarity, creating a delicate effect reminiscent of a bell’s lingering resonance. Avoid rushing, and listen through to the end of each phrase as you perform this miniature.