Sergei Rachmaninov ： Morceaux de fantaisie “Melodie” E-Dur op.3-3

This lyrical character piece vividly displays Rachmaninoff’s gift for songful expression. Broadly, it contrasts a section presenting the main melody with one that builds through expanded registers and harmony, followed by a passage that recalls the character of the opening. The long-breathed melody in the right hand should remain smooth, while the left-hand accompaniment is kept subdued to support it. Flexible pacing toward the climaxes and pedaling that preserves the clarity of the harmonic changes bring out the music’s deep expressiveness.