🇩🇪Johannes Brahms ： Sixteen Waltzes No.3 in gis-moll Op.39

No. 3 from Brahms’s collection of piano duets, Sixteen Waltzes, is a miniature that preserves the gentle sway of triple meter while inviting appreciation of its lyrical melody and subtle shading. Its concise phrases pass naturally between the players, with the expression gradually deepening through repetition. A particular point of interest is the light movement of the accompaniment supporting the upper-voice melody, together with the supple breathing that arises within the flow of the beat. In performance, the characteristic first beat of the waltz should not be made too heavy; the melody should be allowed to sing while both players coordinate the tempo and sonority. Pedaling should be changed carefully with the harmonic shifts so that the sound remains clear.