🇩🇪Felix Mendelssohn ： Allegretto in a-moll MWV.U160

Mendelssohn’s Allegretto in A minor, MWV.U160, is a character piece that condenses lyricism and subtle shading into a concise span. Within its measured tempo, a singing melody naturally interweaves with the movement of the accompaniment, while the music progresses through changing expressions from a quiet sense of tension. The overall flow should be shaped in one broad breath, keeping the melody smooth while maintaining a restrained balance in the inner voices and accompaniment. Rather than exaggerating dynamic changes, performers should identify the peaks of each phrase and combine delicate nuance with the poised pace of an Allegretto to bring out the work’s appeal.