This is a great prelude for students to experience the joy of rich harmonic progressions. Though written in E minor, there are brief moments in E major. Harmonic analysis is possible for students since the chords are quite standard and simple. Dynamics play a large part in creating a slow build up to a climax two-thirds of the way through. Because the left hand consists of broken octaves, students who can reach a large span will have an easier time. To create a long melodic line, students should be deliberate which notes to bring out in the right hands. The thirds should be well voiced. A gentle rubato enhances this piece.
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Caroline Krause, Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates Fellow
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yJMSRgUd5k&list=PL2BX2wJ-lJxjs4_ITfik7N5EXlDOy0Tn8&index=3