🇮🇹Ferruccio Busoni ： Prelude No.16 in b-moll Op.37-16

Within its concise writing, this prelude condenses subtle melodic shading and changing harmonies. The musical flow introduced at the opening takes on different expressions through the exchange between voices and shifts in sonority, creating a sense of tension and release as it moves toward the ending. A key point to listen for is not only the melody, but also the carefully shaped movement of the inner voices and bass. In performance, aligning the breathing of each phrase and using the pedal clearly enough to reveal the harmonic changes will convey its quiet feeling and sense of flow. Avoiding a rushed tempo and shaping the gradations of volume with care are also important.