🇩🇪Felix Mendelssohn ： Andante cantabile e presto agitato | Andante No.1 in H-Dur MWV.U93

This character piece presents a vivid contrast between a calm, songful opening and a latter section driven by restless motion. In the opening, the melody should be brought forward from the accompaniment and shaped with long, sustained phrases, while listening carefully to the inner voices. The latter section is engaging for its quick movement and strong forward momentum, but it is important not to let the speed run away: the beats should remain well organized and each voice clear. In the transition between the two sections, the change of mood should not be abruptly cut off; carefully controlling the tempo and pedal allows the tension to build naturally and brings out the work’s dramatic character.