🇫🇷Claude Debussy ： Spanish Dance from Swan Lake

The lively rhythmic character and crisp accents of this elegant dance create a sense of motion with an exotic color. In the piano duet, the two parts carry the music forward as melodic and accompanying roles are passed between them, so it is important to coordinate the players’ breathing and maintain a clear sense of the beat. Listeners will enjoy the contrast between the energetic passages and the moments that adopt a different character. Rather than rushing for the sake of speed, carefully shaping the bite of the short notes and the changes in dynamics will bring out the dance-like lightness and brilliance. Allowing the melodic line to sing while keeping the accompaniment from becoming too heavy lets the appeal of the ensemble come fully to life.