🇪🇸Manuel de Falla ： Montanesa

One of the pieces in Falla’s Four Spanish Pieces, Montanesa is marked by a distinctly Spanish sense of rhythm and richly colored harmony. The music unfolds around a melodic line, while the sonority of the chords, delicate ornaments, and accents continually add new shades of expression. A particular attraction lies in the contrast between the melody’s simplicity and the overlapping resonance of the piano. In performance, the melody should be brought clearly to the fore without making the accompanying rhythms too rigid. Careful shaping of the dynamics, together with a natural sense of breath in the ornaments and rests, helps convey the piece’s character.