Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc ： 15 Impromptus No.6 in B-Dur FP.176

No. 6 from Poulenc’s 15 Impromptus is a miniature that combines the brightness of B-flat major with subtle shading and delicate lyricism. Flowing melodies meet light, agile movement, creating expressive changes that suggest shifting scenes and form one of the work’s main attractions. The melody should be kept singing, while the accompaniment is shaped with restraint so that the music’s transparency can emerge. It is important to feel the breath of each phrase broadly, avoid rushing the smaller figures, and add expression through a gentle touch and natural rubato. By listening closely to the colors of the harmony rather than leaning solely toward brightness, the poetry beneath the music’s elegance comes into relief.