Robert Schumann ： Novelletten D-Dur Op.21-5

Filled with festive energy and brilliant sonorities, this is one of the most radiant pieces in the set of eight Novelletten. Against a strongly propulsive main idea, singing melodies and flowing passages emerge, creating vivid contrasts of character. In performance, it is important to maintain rhythmic drive from the outset while keeping the inner voices clear and allowing the melodic lines to retain their direction without being overwhelmed by the weight of the chords. Carefully shaped dynamic levels, a sense of exhilaration toward the climaxes, and flexible expression as the musical scenes change are central to its appeal.