Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky ： 24 Preludes No.18 Largamente con gravita Op.38-18

This prelude is shaped by a direction calling for broad, weighty expression, which governs the character of the piece as a whole. Within its unhurried flow, listen for the tension created by overlapping sonorities and the shaping of each phrase. Rather than relying on sheer force, the performer should bring the melody forward carefully from within the inner voices and chords. Use the pedal to sustain the resonance without allowing it to become blurred, and feel the music’s broad pulse so that pauses and rests carry their own weight. Avoid making contrasts in volume too abruptly; instead, preserve a long-breathed movement toward each climax to convey the work’s calm dignity and deep shading.