🇫🇷Erik Satie ： Valse-ballet in B-Dur

Satie’s Valse-ballet is a character piece that combines the regular triple meter of a waltz with a light, dance-like motion. Within its lively rhythms, the melody calls for a simple, songful approach, while subtle harmonic color and the exchange of short phrases carry the music forward. It is especially rewarding to hear the piece as one continuous flow while carefully bringing out changes of expression that suggest shifts of scene. In performance, avoid making the beat too heavy, keep the left-hand accompaniment restrained, and give the right-hand melody natural breath and light accents to create a supple dance character. Use the pedal in accordance with the harmonic changes, taking care not to cloud the sound.