🇫🇷Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc ： Suite in C-Dur FP.19

Beginning with a prelude, the suite unfolds through a movement of rustic character, a hymn, a waltz-like improvisation, and an Italianate caprice, forming 5 sections in all. Its concise, transparent writing sets off light wit, vivid rhythms, and songful melodies in contrasting ways. A key attraction lies in clearly distinguishing the character of each section: brisk passages should be crisp, while in lyrical moments the melody should be carefully brought to the fore without allowing the inner voices to disappear. Use the pedal with restraint to keep the sound clear, and connect changes in dynamics with the natural breath of the phrases so that the work’s refinement and playfulness come to life.