🇭🇺Franz Liszt ： 5 Pieces “Sigh” Des-Dur S.192/R.60

The fifth piece in the collection of 5 Pieces, this is an introspective and lyrical miniature. The sensation of a “sigh” suggested by its title emerges not through forceful expression, but through long-breathed melodies, quiet pauses, and shifting harmonies. The piece can be heard as a single concentrated arc, while changes in its ideas create alternating tension and release. In performance, it is important to bring out the main melody with a soft, carefully shaped tone while keeping the accompaniment restrained. Avoid rushing the ends of phrases, allow the sound to resonate, and keep the pedal clear so that the delicate emotion and natural breathing of the music can be conveyed.