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The first four notes in ms. 8 include this 4-note motive in the key of A major, which then modulates to the key of b minor in 6ths in mss.10-11. Finally, in ms. 12 the motive appears in f# minor with the notes A-A-G#-A. The very beginning of this Prelude also contains the first 3 notes of the motive, but they're quite "hidden" in the broken chord texture of the arpeggiated patterns. When the LH crosses over to the high E in ms. 1, you'll find this note repeated in ms. 2, and in ms. 3, the LH crosses over to a D. The pattern then repeats and subsequently flows into the beautiful A major theme in ms. 8. Students need to listen carefully to the gentle and even 8th note patterns of this Prelude. The tempo is marked "andante con moto" so I would like to hear a nice, flowing pattern that suggests gracefulness and "liquid movement". This movement is very expressive, tender, and thoughtful-----if played with elegance and simplicity, it will form a perfect introduction to the very contrasting and exciting Toccata which immediately follows! |
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