🇭🇺Ernst von Dohnányi ： 6 Pieces Impromptu Op.41-1

The first piece in Dohnányi’s *6 Pieces*, this Impromptu conveys a sense of improvisational freedom while inviting careful attention to the melody’s lyrical character and the nuance of its harmony. Its expression changes within a continuous flow, and one of its appeals lies in the contrast between calm, songful passages and more animated sections. The melody should remain clear, while the inner voices and accompaniment are carefully balanced to create a three-dimensional texture. Rather than keeping the tempo mechanically fixed, slight flexibility guided by the breathing of each phrase can bring out a natural, improvisatory manner of expression. Sensitive pedaling should preserve the resonance while avoiding blurring as the harmony changes.