Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmüller ： 25 Progressive Studies No.24 L’hirondelle Op.100-24

This approachable etude is characterized by light, rapid musical movement. Fine passages appear in both hands, while its buoyant rhythms and bright forward drive evoke a swallow soaring through the air. Short phrases unfold in succession, with sparkling upper-register notes and the passing of musical ideas between the hands providing highlights along the way. In performance, it is important not to let the tempo rush, but to keep each note light, clear, and even. Relaxing the wrists and fingers, sensing the peaks of the phrases, and keeping the accompaniment subdued will create a supple, three-dimensional expression. Pay close attention to the balance between the hands and avoid muddy pedaling in pursuit of a transparent sonority.