🇩🇪Paul Hindemith ： Ludus Tonalis Interlude Very Fast

Included in Hindemith’s Ludus Tonalis, this interlude is characterized by the indication “Very Fast,” which clearly defines its musical character. Within its brief span, sharp motion and tension are sustained, while the interplay of voices and changes in sonority offer much to follow. Rather than allowing the notes to run away with the tempo, performers should keep each note clearly defined, place the beats precisely, and coordinate both hands with lightness. Careful control of dynamics will keep the inner voices from being buried, while shaping the direction and breathing of small phrases within the rapid flow can bring out the music’s intellectual and taut character. In practice, work in small sections to confirm accuracy, then increase the tempo gradually.