🇪🇸Isaac Albéniz ： Piano Sonata No.3 in As-Dur Op.68

Albéniz’s Piano Sonata No. 3 combines a clear sense of sonata structure with singing melodies and brilliant piano writing. Its contrasting passages reveal a range of characters, and one of its chief attractions lies in the contrast between forward-driving sections and lyrical episodes. In performance, the melody should be brought clearly to the fore over inner voices and accompaniment, while maintaining a sense of flow through the intricate movement. Pedaling should follow the harmonic changes without clouding the texture, allowing a refined rhythmic sense and natural breathing to coexist.