Ernst von Dohnányi ： Noble Waltzes (after Schubert)

Based on Schubert’s waltzes, this arrangement by Dohnányi draws out an elegant character and rich sonority for solo piano. Its light dance rhythms are enriched by refined harmonic and melodic textures, creating a work that is familiar yet full of brilliant expression. A particular pleasure lies in hearing the changing character of each passage and the transitions between them. In performance, the melody should remain clear without making the accompaniment too heavy, while the characteristic waltz pulse is preserved alongside natural phrasing and finely graded dynamics. The pedal should be used carefully in accordance with the harmonic changes so that the sonority does not become blurred.