Nikolai Karlovich Medtner ： 3 Dithyrambs No.3 in E-Dur Op.10-3

No. 3 from Medtner’s 3 Dithyrambs brings together lively rhythmic motion and songful melodies, creating a compact miniature with richly varied expression. One of its attractions is the contrast between forward-driving ideas and passages that relax the flow and allow the melody to emerge. Listen closely to the interplay of the different voices, keeping the principal melody clear while shaping the inner parts and accompaniment with lightness. Alongside a broad dynamic range, attention to the elasticity of the beat and the breathing of each phrase helps balance brilliance and delicacy naturally.