🇫🇷Charles Camille Saint-Saëns ： Marche interalliee in F-Dur Op.155

Built on the clear meter and strong rhythms of a march, this work unfolds with a ceremonial and refined character. At the opening, the two pianos share roles in establishing the forward motion, and the contrast between fuller sonorities and lighter passages is a notable point of interest. The principal melody should remain clearly audible, while the accompanying figures need to stay even and steady. Aligning the two pianos’ volume and articulation, and maintaining tension through the ends of phrases, brings out the march’s momentum and brilliance. In the contrasting passages, avoid rushing the flow and shape each change of character carefully, bringing the work to a dignified conclusion.