🇭🇺Franz Liszt ： Two Polonaises c-moll S.223/R.44 No.1

This work combines the stately stride characteristic of a polonaise with Liszt’s brilliantly idiomatic piano writing. Forceful chords and themes spanning a wide register leave a strong impression, while flowing passagework and songful sections ease the tension and create contrast. It is important to remain aware of the changes of scene, preserving the dance rhythm without allowing it to lose its shape, while bringing the melody clearly to the fore. Even in passages that call for a broad sonority, keeping the inner voices and bass under control helps maintain momentum without heaviness, balancing brilliance with elegance.