🇷🇺Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev ： Four Pieces Waltz Op.32-4

Built on the three-beat flow of a waltz, this short piece makes a strong impression through Prokofiev’s sharp rhythmic sense and dissonant sonorities. Rather than simply unfolding gracefully, it introduces displaced accents and unexpected turns in the writing, giving the dance an unusual tension and an ironic character. Listening for changes of character between phrases and clarifying the roles of melody and accompaniment reveals the interest of its compact structure. In performance, it is important to maintain the underlying pulse while articulating the accents clearly and allowing each sonority to speak without rushing. Contrasting lightness with a hard-edged expression, and using the pedal sparingly to avoid blurring, helps bring the work’s contours into focus.