🇷🇺Mily Alekseyevich Balakirev ： Scherzo No.3 in Fis-Dur

Balakirev’s Scherzo No. 3 in F-sharp major is distinguished by its buoyant rhythmic character and brilliant piano writing. Passages of intricate movement generate momentum, while lively, energetic sections alternate with contrasting episodes that temporarily relax the flow. Its appeal lies not only in the vividness of the virtuosic runs, but also in the sense of depth created by the exchange between voices and the direction of the phrases. In performance, it is important to preserve the spring of the beat without allowing speed to dominate, shaping the figurations clearly with a light touch. In the contrasting sections, the sound should be allowed to bloom while the overall flow remains intact.