Franz Liszt ： 5 Pieces No.1 in c-moll S.192/R.60

No. 1 from Liszt’s *5 Pieces* is a piano work that condenses shifts between tension and stillness into a limited span of time. The character of the melody changes with the movement of the harmony, while contrasts in register and dynamics shape the musical flow. One of its attractions lies in bringing out the principal melody while listening carefully to the movement of the inner voices and accompaniment. In performance, rather than exaggerating the dynamics, it is important to follow the direction of each phrase and sustain long, singing lines. Keeping the pedal clear so that the sound does not become too heavy, and highlighting the delicate harmonic changes and moments of tension, reveals the work’s concentrated appeal.