🇪🇸Isaac Albéniz ： Suite Espanola No.2 Sevilla Op.97-2

Albéniz’s “Sevilla” is a piano miniature that draws on the lively character of a dance associated with the Spanish city, together with the appeal of singing melodies. Its buoyant rhythms are closely interwoven with the melodic writing, creating a contrast between brilliant passages and moments of gentle repose. It is important to bring out the detail of the ornaments and the color of the harmonies without interrupting the overall flow. The right-hand melody should remain supple rather than rigid, while the left-hand rhythm should avoid sounding mechanical; maintaining dance-like spring and natural dynamic shaping brings out the bright, passionate atmosphere. Avoiding an overly rushed tempo and carrying each phrase through to its close will lead to a more expressive performance.