🇪🇸Isaac Albéniz ： Six Little Waltzes Allegretto Op.25-4

The fourth piece in Albéniz’s Six Little Waltzes, this miniature is marked Allegretto. Built on the flowing triple meter of a waltz, it brings together light movement and an approachable melodic character in a well-shaped setting. A central point of interest is the balance between allowing the right-hand melody to emerge naturally and maintaining the dance-like step through the left-hand accompaniment. Rather than rushing the tempo, performers should use flexible rhythm without giving every beat equal weight, while leaving a suitable sense of resonance at the ends of phrases. Careful pedaling, coordinated with harmonic changes, will help preserve the clarity of the sound and enhance the Allegretto’s gentle vitality.