🇫🇷Charles Camille Saint-Saëns ： Lenore by Duparc

This two-piano work by Saint-Saëns is based on Duparc’s symphonic poem. Its symphonic breadth and dramatic tension unfold through the rich, layered sonority of two pianos. Contrasting expressions that suggest shifts from one scene to another, along with the exchange of melodic material and the power created by the two performers playing as one, are among its highlights. In performance, it is important to clarify the role of each voice, maintain a well-balanced texture, and preserve the musical flow through sudden dynamic changes. The pedals should enrich the resonance while being used carefully enough to prevent overlapping sounds from becoming blurred, bringing out the work’s narrative quality and sense of depth.