🇮🇹Ferruccio Busoni ： Prelude No.23 in F-Dur Op.37-23

Busoni’s Prelude No. 23 from the 24 Preludes is a miniature that shapes the flow of its melody and the movement of its harmony with clarity within a brief span. As the distinct phrases unfold, subtle shading emerges, and changes in sonority lead naturally into the following phrase. Focusing on the connections between sections and shaping the piece with a broad sense of breath reveals its overall coherence. In performance, the melody should be brought out carefully from the accompaniment, with close attention to the balance of inner voices and chords. Use the pedal sparingly enough to keep the sound clear, maintaining the pulse while giving the music natural nuances in response to its changing character.