Ferruccio Busoni ： Prelude No.8 in fis-moll Op.37-8

This is a concise yet tension-filled prelude shaded by the character of F-sharp minor. Within its calm flow, the harmony gradually shifts, while the changing roles of melody and accompaniment give the music depth. A highlight is the way the opening atmosphere is maintained, the sound broadens as the music intensifies, and the piece naturally settles toward its conclusion. In performance, it is important to keep the inner voices from being obscured and to make the direction of the melody clear. Use the pedal to support the harmonic changes without creating muddiness, and preserve the flow of the pulse and the underlying tension even in quiet passages to bring out the work’s delicate expression.