Nikolai Karlovich Medtner ： Four Fairy Tales No.2 in E-flat Major Op.26-2

Medtner’s Four Fairy Tales Op.26 No.2 is a character piece that unfolds around concise motifs, shaping a fanciful flow through the alternation of song-like melodies and passages full of motion. Within its scene-shifting progression, highlights include contrasts of light and shade, moments of hesitation, and changes in momentum. In performance, the melody should be brought clearly forward from the inner voices and accompaniment, while the intricate rhythms remain precise. Careful attention to the breathing of each phrase and to the transparency of the pedal is essential.