Franz Peter Schubert ： 34 Valses sentimentales No.12 in F-Dur D779 Op.50

No. 12 from Schubert’s “Valses sentimentales” is a miniature that gathers a songful melody and the light movement of a triple meter into a concise form. The approachable right-hand melody is supported by a left-hand accompaniment that sustains the flow of the dance. A particular pleasure lies in allowing repeated phrases to take on subtle changes of expression, creating a natural sense of shape. In performance, the meter should not sound mechanically marked; instead, the breathing of the melody should be preserved, while the pedal is carefully coordinated with the harmonic changes. Retaining a discreet afterglow within the lightness, and balancing the individual voices, brings an elegant character to the performance.