Felix Mendelssohn ： 7 Character Pieces No.4 in A-Dur MWV.U59 Op.7-4

The fourth piece from Mendelssohn’s “7 Character Pieces” is a miniature that places speed and lightness at the forefront, just as its title suggests. It unfolds as short musical units seem to pass from one to another, creating bright forward momentum while retaining a sense of phrasing and musical breath. A particular attraction is the buoyant flow created by the right hand’s delicate motion and the supporting rhythm of the left hand. In performance, maintain the tempo without making the sound too heavy, and give priority to clarity at the fingertips and a light touch. Rather than exaggerating dynamic changes, show the direction of each musical unit so that its fresh character emerges naturally.