🇷🇺Anatoly Konstantinovich Lyadov ： 6 Pieces Prelude Op.3-1

This concise and lyrical prelude opens Lyadov’s Six Pieces. Within its brief span, the shaping of the principal melody and the movement of the harmony are carefully drawn, while subtle changes of expression emerge within its calm flow. Although compact in scale, the music unfolds naturally through the organization of its phrases and the progression of dynamics. In performance, it is important to keep the melody from being buried in the inner voices or accompaniment and to maintain long, flowing phrasing. The pedal should be changed and refined at appropriate points so that the sound does not become blurred; a gentle touch and careful balance between the voices bring out the piece’s delicate appeal.