Franz Peter Schubert ： 4 Ländler No.2 in As-Dur D 814

No. 2 from Schubert’s 4 Ländler is a concise, dance-like miniature intended for piano four hands. Its gentle triple-meter flow, characteristic of the Ländler, supports a tuneful melody and light rhythmic motion. Listening for the compact phrase units and repetitions reveals subtle changes of expression within its simplicity. In performance, it is important to maintain the flow of the beat, bring out the melodic voice naturally, and carefully balance the dynamics and exchanges between primo and secondo. A touch that avoids excessive heaviness, together with a sense of breath leading toward the cadences, brings out the intimate charm of this four-hand duet.