🇷🇺Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev ： Visions Fugitives Op.22-18

No. 18 from Visions fugitives is a character piece that creates a quietly lyrical and introspective atmosphere within a calm, measured breath. The passing of short melodic phrases and the shifting harmonies create an impression of something appearing and fading away, while a sense of instability lies beneath its simple lyricism. Rather than unfolding in a broadly dramatic manner, the piece progresses through subtle changes of expression. In performance, it is important to keep the slow flow from becoming heavy or static, while balancing the voices so that the melody emerges naturally. Use the pedal only to the extent that it preserves clarity, allowing the resonance between notes and the finest pauses to be heard with care; this brings out the work’s delicate appeal.