🇦🇹Franz Peter Schubert ： 8 Ecossaises No.5 in d-moll D977

No. 5 from Schubert’s 8 Ecossaises. Within its concise dance-like design, crisp rhythms and the repetition of short phrases give the music its character. The piece unfolds through clearly felt small divisions, with the movement of the melody and the light forward motion of the accompaniment providing its main points of interest. In performance, it is important to maintain the flow of the beat, articulate the beginnings of notes clearly, and avoid making the strong beats too heavy. Clarifying the roles of the two hands and allowing a slight breath at the ends of phrases will bring out the dance’s supple character and refined expression.