Paul Hindemith ： Little Piano Pieces No.1 Op.45-4

The first piece from Hindemith’s Little Piano Pieces condenses concise musical material and tightly controlled writing into a brief form. Rather than viewing the music simply as a melody with accompaniment, listen to the movement of each voice and the passing of ideas between them to better appreciate how the sonority is constructed. A key point of interest is hearing the changes in rhythm and register from one passage to the next while maintaining the overall flow. In performance, it is important to keep a precise sense of meter without pressing the sound too heavily. Shaping the direction of each short phrase and clearly defining the dynamics and articulation brings out the tension and wit within this economical music.