🇫🇷Gabriel Urbain Fauré ： 3 Songs without Words No.1 in As-Dur Op.17-1

The first piece in Fauré’s “3 Songs without Words” unfolds as a miniature centered on a smooth right-hand melody, much like a song without words. Within its calm flow, the character of the melody and the harmony gradually shift, creating a coherent shape that suggests the presentation, development, and return of a main idea. The inner voices and left-hand accompaniment support the melody while also shaping the music’s breathing, so it is important to preserve the movement of the beat even at a restrained dynamic. Use the pedal in accordance with the harmonic changes so that the sound does not become blurred, let the melody sing, and move naturally toward the climaxes of the phrases. Avoid rushing decorative details and sustain the whole piece in a single breath to bring out its delicate lyricism.