Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich ： 24 Preludes No.1 in C-Dur Op.34-1

This prelude makes the most of the bright, poised sonority of C major, offering a concise and clearly shaped musical statement. Within its brief span, a single musical flow unfolds naturally, while concise material and exchanges between melodic lines create a restrained yet definite sense of momentum. Its appeal lies in the harmonic changes that emerge within the light sense of motion and in the natural phrasing that unifies the whole piece. In performance, it is important to balance the individual voices, keep the accompanying motion even, and bring the melody clearly to the fore. Use the pedal sparingly so that the sound remains clear, and draw out the transparent character through subtle dynamic changes and a neat, well-controlled touch.