Franz Liszt ： 6 chants polonais (Chopin) Die heimkehr S.480

This piece is Liszt’s arrangement for solo piano of a song by Chopin, centered on a long-breathed melodic line suggestive of the human voice and accompanying figuration. Within its song-like flow, changes in melody and harmony support an intimate emotional character. A key point is to keep the main melody from being obscured while organizing the inner voices and decorative notes as accompaniment. From the opening, the direction and breathing of each phrase should be clear; a vocal-like legato and carefully shaped, unhurried dynamic changes are essential. Rather than displaying virtuosity, the performance should bring out the melody’s lyricism and lingering resonance.