Franz Peter Schubert ： Divertissement sur des Motifs Français in e-moll D 823

This work for piano four hands brings together the shadowed character of E minor and a light, dance-like quality. Based on French-inspired motifs, it unfolds across several movements, each presenting a distinct character. A central attraction is the contrast between lively passages with crisp rhythms and gentler sections that highlight singing melodies. Listening to the exchanges and overlaps between the upper and lower parts reveals a dialogue unique to four-hand playing. In performance, it is important to preserve the lightness without losing the tension of E minor, while carefully shaping the melodic direction and the movement of the inner voices.