🇫🇷Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc ： 15 Impromptus No.9 in D-Dur FP.176

No. 9 from Poulenc’s Fifteen Impromptus is a miniature that condenses a light rhythmic character and songful melodies into a brief span. Clear phrases seem to pass from one to another, drawing the ear to the contrast between rhythmic wit and lyricism. Its continuous single-movement flow, together with the shifting expression created by changes in dynamics and register, is another point of interest. In performance, it is important not to make the pulse feel rigid, allowing the melody to emerge naturally. Carefully shaped articulation and clear pedaling, while preserving harmonic color and resonance within the lightness, bring out the work’s appeal all the more.