🇷🇺Anatoly Konstantinovich Lyadov ： Arabesque Op.4-2

This is a brief yet delicate character piece from Lyadov’s set of four Arabesques. An ornamental melody intertwines with a lightly moving accompaniment, inviting the listener to appreciate subtle changes of expression while preserving a soft, clear outline to the sound. It is important to maintain the continuity of the overall flow while bringing out the melody’s lyricism and the movement of the inner voices with care. Use the pedal sparingly to avoid clouding the resonance, and give even the smallest notes an effortless touch; this will enhance the music’s transparency and elegance. A performance that preserves the atmosphere at the opening while conveying the breathing of each phrase is one of the piece’s particular attractions.