Claude Debussy ： Masque C-Dur

This dramatic and enigmatic character piece is shaped by sharply etched rhythms and delicate accents, creating the impression of shifting expressions beneath a mask. Lively motion alternates with shadowed passages, revealing not only brightness but also a hint of irony and moments of tension. The exchanges between voices and changes of register should remain clear; staccatos should be light, while accents should be articulated without undue force. Keep the pedal clear and preserve the music’s forward momentum, carefully distinguishing the changing moods and subtle dynamic nuances so that the work’s varied character can emerge.