Johannes Brahms ： Sixteen Waltzes No.11 in h-moll Op.39-11

Within the gentle sway of triple meter, a concise, long-breathed melody comes to the fore. Rather than emphasizing brilliance, this waltz invites the listener to savor the shading of the melody and the changing harmony, with tension and release emerging even as its short phrases unfold. A key point is to listen carefully to how each phrase begins and ends, and how the melody leads naturally into what follows. In performance, keep the left-hand accompaniment light and even, while allowing the right-hand melody to stand out with a natural legato. Avoid exaggerating the rhythmic sway, and attend to the rests and lingering resonance of the notes to convey its calm expression and delicate feeling.