Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ： Air in Es-Dur

Centered on an expansive, songful melody supported by a simple flowing accompaniment, this is an approachable miniature. Listening to the exchange between melody and accompaniment, as well as the shape of each phrase, reveals the music’s natural breathing. A key point is to preserve the overall flow while carefully bringing out the changing character of each passage through variations in dynamics and register. In performance, let the right-hand melody emerge clearly and keep the left hand light and well controlled. Avoid excessive heaviness, balancing clean articulation with a smooth legato.