sans lourdeur

French composer

Definition

Without heaviness. A direction to maintain lightness even in loud or technically demanding passages.

Interpretive Guidance

Sans lourdeur is essential in the fortissimo passages of the concertos — full tone is required but never thickness. Use the natural resonance of the instrument rather than pressing the keys harder. Arm weight should be calibrated, not abandoned.

Context

Scope Used by Camille Saint-Saens
Language French

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