Prélude I/9: La sérénade interrompue, L. 117 No. 9

Moderately lively. The Introduction is hesitant and plucked in manner, and has been heard as a guitar being tuned. The First Chant (French for song) is the serenade's first song-like melody. Then an interruption begins, with a quotation of Albéniz's El Albaicín. A Transitional episode leads to the Second Chant, and a Contrasting interlude changes the colour again. After that the music prepares the final return and a close that mirrors the start.

1. 0:12Introduction
2. First Chant