Igor Fyodorovitch Stravinsky ： 4 Etudes No.2 in e-moll Op.7-2

No. 2 from Stravinsky’s Four Études is a highly concentrated miniature that draws on the tension of E minor. Built from limited material, it unfolds with a sharp rhythmic character and a hard-edged sonority, while contrasts of register and dynamics give the music its forward momentum. Since short units overlap to shape the overall flow, it is important to maintain a clear sense of direction. In performance, articulate each attack and rest clearly while preserving enough flexibility to avoid a mechanical effect. Careful balance between the voices, together with precise control of dynamic gradations and pedal, brings out both the tension and transparency of the music.