Paul Hindemith ： Ludus Tonalis Interlude Moderato

One of the interludes in Ludus Tonalis, this piece invites the listener to appreciate the contrapuntal movement of its lines and the tension and release created by overlapping voices. Within its calm Moderato pace, the exchange of phrases and harmonic shifts create considerable musical density, making it more than a mere transition. Performers should distinguish each voice clearly, preserve the direction of the melodic lines, and keep the inner voices subordinate. The pedal should be used carefully to avoid clouding the sound; an unhurried tempo and well-balanced touch can convey both its intellectual character and natural flow.