The title "Für Alma" (For Alma) itself hints at a personal connection. Alma was Steinberg's daughter, and the piece is a tender tribute to her. The gentle, almost lullaby-like quality of the music reflects a father's love and perhaps a sense of longing or nostalgia.
Miklos Steinberg
The piece requires a very soft touch ( mp to pp ). The sustain pedal is used throughout to create a floating, resonant atmosphere.
The piece is constructed of short phrases separated by rests (silence), which are just as important as the notes.
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