🇮🇹Ferruccio Busoni ： Prelude No.18 in f-moll Op.37-18

No. 18 from the 24 Preludes condenses tension and forward momentum into a concise span. Fine movement between the notes and changing harmonies carry the music forward, while shifts in dynamics and texture create changes of atmosphere. A key point is to maintain a clear sense of the pulse at the opening while listening for the movement of each voice, then to bring out the contrast between intensification and release as the music unfolds. Rather than relying solely on momentum toward the close, carefully shaping rests and phrase divisions helps convey the sustained tension and musical direction. The pedal should be used as support without clouding the sonority, with careful attention also given to keeping the inner voices from becoming obscured.