🇫🇷Henri Dutilleux ： Au Gre des Ondes – Improvisation

“Improvisation,” from Au gré des ondes, is a miniature that condenses a delicate sense of sonority and freely shifting musical gestures into a brief span. Melody, harmony, and rhythm move lightly within a single flow, as flashes of inspiration alternate with resonance and afterglow. Its appeal lies in the changing expressions created by overlapping sounds and the sense of tension that emerges from concise materials. In performance, it is important to clarify the direction of each note while maintaining a breath that is not overly constrained by the beat. Use the pedal carefully to avoid blurring the sonority, and shape subtle nuances not only through dynamics but also through differences in touch and timing.