🇷🇺Anatoly Konstantinovich Lyadov ： 4 Preludes in B-Dur Op.46-1

This prelude reflects Lyadov’s piano writing, placing delicate expression within a concise framework. Over its brief span, a song-like melody intertwines with a flowing accompaniment, while changes in register and harmony gradually transform the character of the sonority. Rather than unfolding in a broad, dramatic manner, its appeal lies in the way it progresses through the accumulation of natural phrasing and subtle shades of expression. In performance, the melody should be clearly brought forward from the accompaniment, while the inner voices and bass should not sound too hard. Use the pedal sparingly to connect the sonorities, changing it with the harmonic shifts, and aim to balance a light, flowing motion with natural lyricism.