🇩🇪Clara Schumann ： Seven Preludes No.1

Seven Preludes No. 1 is a prelude that invites the listener to appreciate the flow of the melody and the changes in harmony within a concentrated span of time. Rather than focusing on a large-scale development, listening closely to the shape of each phrase and the layering of the sounds makes the music’s character easier to reveal. The right-hand melody should sing naturally, while the left hand provides discreet support; it is also important to listen to the inner voices and maintain a balanced sonority. Avoiding an overly hurried tempo, allowing rests and note values to resonate, and using the pedal in accordance with harmonic changes while avoiding blur will bring out the delicate nuances. Pay attention to the breathing of each short phrase and shape the piece as one continuous musical flow.