Alexander Scriabin ： 24 Preludes b-moll Op.11-6

Within a tempo suggestive of quiet, measured steps, this concise yet deeply shaded prelude closely intertwines a singing right-hand melody with its left-hand accompaniment. Over its brief span, the phrases rise gradually, while harmonic changes create a sense of tension and release. The melody should remain clearly in the foreground, with the accompaniment kept soft and even, while the movement of the inner voices must not become blurred. Use the pedal to support the resonance, renewing it carefully as the harmony changes. By avoiding haste and allowing a breathing rubato, especially at the ends of phrases, the music’s delicate expressiveness can come fully to the fore.