🇷🇺Nikolai Karlovich Medtner ： 8 Mood Pictures Allegro con grazia quasi waltz Op.1-8

The eighth piece in 8 Mood Pictures, this miniature is marked by a light dance character and flowing melodic movement, in keeping with the indication “gracefully, in the manner of a waltz.” As the concluding piece of the set, it combines a bright manner with subtle changes of expression. A key point is the balance between bringing out the melody and maintaining a supple accompaniment rhythm. Avoid rushing the tempo, keep the beats from becoming heavy, and let the phrases move naturally toward their peaks to achieve both elegance and vitality. Use the pedal carefully in accordance with the harmonic changes so that the sound remains clear.