🇷🇺Nikolai Karlovich Medtner ： 3 Pieces Improvisation Op.31-1

The first piece in Medtner’s Three Pieces, it is marked by a free-flowing character in which the melody and harmony seem to shift thoughtfully, befitting the title “Improvisation.” Within its compact span, the singing melody, inner-voice movement, and tension and release of the chords are central points of interest. It is important to preserve the overall pulse while allowing flexibility in the breathing of each phrase and avoiding excessive exaggeration in the dynamic changes. Bringing out the melodic line while keeping the accompaniment and inner voices clear allows the performer to balance improvisatory fluctuations with a refined tonal outline, conveying the character of the work.