Franz Liszt ： 5 Pieces No.2 in As-Dur S.192/R.60

No. 2 from Liszt’s “5 Pieces” is a miniature whose concise writing conveys a singing melody and subtle harmonic shifts. It unfolds as a unified whole, moving from the presentation of its ideas through changes of expression toward a quiet afterglow. The melody should be kept truly cantabile, while the accompaniment figures remain restrained and the inner voices are carefully balanced. By avoiding haste and shaping the breathing of each phrase and the direction of the harmony, the performer can bring out the piece’s intimate feeling and clarity.