🇫🇮Jean Sibelius ： 6 Impromptus – Moderato Op.5-1

The opening piece of Sibelius’s Six Impromptus, this is a miniature marked by a calm tempo. A singing melody in the right hand is woven together with a supporting left-hand accompaniment, allowing the music to unfold with a sustained sense of quiet feeling. Rather than emphasizing large contrasts, listen for the shape of each phrase and the subtle movement of the harmony. Let the melody breathe fully, while keeping the accompaniment subdued and transparent. At changes of mood, avoid rushing the tempo, and listen carefully to the inner voices; this brings out the delicate expression contained in the work’s concise writing.