🇫🇮Jean Sibelius ： 6 Finnish Folk Songs – My Beloved

“My Beloved,” from Sibelius’s *6 Finnish Folk Songs*, is a short piece centered on a simple, folk-like melody. Within its concise structure, the singing melody in the right hand is clearly distinguished from the accompaniment in the left, creating a quiet sense of feeling beneath its approachable character. Performers should connect the phrases carefully while remaining attentive to the melody’s natural breath, keeping the accompaniment subdued and maintaining a clear balance between the voices. Use the pedal sparingly so that the sound does not become blurred, and avoid rushing changes of expression; preserving the music’s simplicity brings out its charm. Listening for its contrast with the other pieces in the set also reveals the collection’s variety.