Paul Hindemith ： Piano Music Part II Op.37-10

Hindemith’s Piano Music, Part II, Op. 37-10 treats the piano’s range and sonority in a highly functional manner, while presenting clearly defined rhythms and an engaging sense of tension between musical lines. As one piece in a collection, it rewards close attention to the changing character of its short motives and phrases, which brings out the placement of the notes and the forward momentum. Rather than coordinating the hands mechanically, performers should clarify the direction and accents of each voice, maintaining the pulse while adding flexibility so that the sound does not become overly hard-edged. Shaping the form through rests and resonance, rather than relying on volume alone to create climaxes, reveals the work’s concentrated appeal.