Johannes Brahms ： Seven Fantasies No.6 Intermezzo in E-Dur Op.116

Set in the bright, gentle sonority of E major, this Intermezzo conveys Brahms’s characteristic introspective feeling. In the calmly singing main section, listening closely to the overlapping registers and voices of the melody and accompaniment brings out rich shades within the quiet flow. The work is shaped by a contrast between the main section and a middle section before returning to the opening material; these changes should be made without exaggeration, while maintaining the overall breath of the piece. The melody should be played with a truly cantabile quality, the inner voices carefully balanced, and the pedal changed in accordance with the harmony so that the sound remains clear, warm, and delicate.