🇺🇸Samuel Barber ： Nocturne Op.33

Written in tribute to John Field, this Nocturne is marked by a singing melody and richly shaded harmony. From passages of calm, quiet expression, the music gradually moves toward moments of greater tension and passion before returning to a flow that recalls the opening atmosphere. Because the melodic and accompanying layers overlap, it is important to project the main melody clearly while keeping the inner voices and accompaniment restrained. Use the pedal carefully to avoid blurring the harmony, and allow flexible breathing without losing the pulse; this will bring out both the delicate poetry and the natural dramatic intensity.