🇦🇹Franz Peter Schubert ： 34 Valses sentimentales No.32 in As-Dur D779 Op.50

No. 32 from Schubert’s Valses sentimentales is a compact miniature that combines the lightness of a dance with a songful melody. By listening for the breathing of the melody and the contrast between phrases while maintaining the flow of the triple meter, one can appreciate its changes of expression within a brief span. In performance, it is important not to make the left-hand accompaniment too heavy, allowing the right-hand melody to emerge naturally. Carefully shaping the beginnings and endings of each phrase, and using the pedal sparingly to avoid blurring the sound, brings out the piece’s elegance and intimate, conversational quality. A steady tempo and a flexible sense of breathing within the meter also support its appeal.