🇷🇺Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich ： 24 Preludes No.10 in cis-moll Op.34-10

This prelude unfolds at a moderate tempo, with concise writing imbued with subtle shades of expression. A long-breathed melody in the upper voice contrasts with the flowing movement of the inner voices and bass, while the passing of short phrases allows the music to develop naturally. Rather than relying on broad dramatic contrasts, it draws the listener’s attention to changes in register and harmony, as well as delicate shifts in dynamics. In performance, the melody should be brought clearly to the foreground while the accompaniment remains light, and the pedal should be used carefully to keep the sound clear. Sensing the breath of each phrase and maintaining tension within a restrained expressive manner brings out the work’s finely wrought character.