🇩🇪Felix Mendelssohn ： Allegro Bear Dance in F-Dur MWV.U174

This approachable character piece is marked by a lively, buoyant rhythm. Humorous gestures suggestive of a bear’s movements are portrayed through powerful bass lines and crisp upper voices. Listening for the repetition of the theme and the contrasts between registers reveals the momentum and changes of expression within its simple dance character. In performance, maintain the energy of the beat while using a touch that does not become too heavy. Avoid exaggerating the accents, and preserve the unity of the phrases and the lightness of the rhythmic flow. Keeping the tempo steady to the end will help bring out the piece’s natural sense of humor.