🇫🇷Joseph Maurice Ravel ： Menuet antique in Fis-moll

This piece combines the poised triple-meter movement of an old dance with Ravel’s delicate harmony and rich sonority. In the main section, melody and inner voices intertwine finely within a calm, steady rhythm, creating an air of dignity. A contrasting middle section brings changes in flow and sonority before the return of the main section. In performance, it is important to maintain a secure sense of meter while bringing the melody clearly above the inner voices and accompaniment. Use the pedal to support the resonance without allowing it to become blurred, and avoid excessive heaviness; restrained rubato can help shape an elegant sense of breathing.