EXPLANATORY
NOTES ON OUR MUSIC PAGES.Our music
pages this month contain material which is not only of most attractive
character, but also of real educational value, a number of the pieces calling
for extended comment.Schubert’s “Impromptu,”
Op. 90, No. 4, is an important and very popular classic, frequently used in
recitals and in advanced teaching.Our
plates have been prepared according to the revision of Franz Liszt, which embodies
his ideas as to the proper fingering, phrasing and dynamics.This piece requires a facile technic, a clear
light touch and a certain amount of velocity.The characteristic figure in sixteenth notes must be delivered with
absolute evenness throughout.When the counter
melody appears in the left hand this must be well brought out in the manner of
a ‘cello or baritone solo.When the
melody appears in the right hand with triplet accompaniment this must also be
well brought out.In the middle section
in C sharp minor the repeated chords of the accompaniment must be decidedly
subdued in order that the melody may stand out and to avoid heaviness.The frequent crescendos and decrescendos
must be carefully managed.This piece
will require diligent study.
