Ernst von Dohnányi ： Waltz in fis-moll Op.3 for Four Hands

A waltz by Dohnányi written for four hands. Within its light triple-meter flow, singing melodies combine with buoyant, dance-like accompaniment, creating an elegant yet approachable character. The music develops as the principal melody seems to pass between the parts, and the changing expressions from one passage to the next are among its attractions. In performance, the beats should not be made overly heavy or uniform: it is important to support the first beat naturally and let the music flow lightly toward beats two and three. Bringing the melodic voice clearly to the foreground, while keeping the accompaniment restrained and carefully coordinating the players’ breathing and pedal use, highlights the work’s graceful motion and rich sonority.