🇷🇺Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich ： 24 Preludes No.9 in E-Dur Op.34-9

The ninth prelude from Shostakovich’s 24 Preludes is a compact and dynamic piece, driven forward by intricate motion and crisp rhythms. Short phrases follow one another as the register and texture shift, allowing tension and lightness to intersect within its concentrated flow. While maintaining momentum from the opening through the close, the performer should carefully shape the dynamics and phrase divisions. Rather than prioritizing speed alone, clarity in every note and a well-balanced relationship between the hands will bring out the transparent sonority and sense of propulsion. As the music moves toward its ending, a sharp attack and clear sense of direction should be maintained without forcing the sound.