Johannes Brahms ： Fünf KlavierstudienNo.4 after J.S.Bach Presto version 2 in g-moll Anh.Ia/1

This is an arrangement-based study by Brahms, based on a Presto by J. S. Bach. A sense of rapid motion is maintained throughout, while multiple voices intersect within the succession of finely articulated notes. Rather than simply increasing the tempo, it is important to distinguish the flow of each voice and the grouping of the beats. Clear hand-to-hand exchanges and an even, well-defined touch help preserve its lightness, while changes in harmony and the direction of the phrases should be brought out at important points. The pedal should be used sparingly so that the sound does not become blurred; allowing a natural sense of breathing within the strict rhythm brings the work’s momentum to life. The writing specific to this second version also deserves close attention.