🇫🇷Jacques Ibert ： Little Suite on 15 Images Sewing Machine

“Sewing Machine,” from Ibert’s Little Suite on 15 Images, is a miniature marked by fine repetitions that suggest mechanical movement and a crisp sense of rhythm. Short motifs are passed along lightly as the music moves forward, while sharp accents and changes of register give the motion a succession of expressive nuances. A key point for the listener is the clear presentation of phrase shapes and rhythmic elasticity without losing the overall flow. In performance, rather than forcing the rapid passages, maintain evenness in the fingertips and a light touch. Restrained use of the pedal will keep the outlines clear and bring out the piece’s agile, humorous character.