🇩🇪Felix Mendelssohn ： Gondellied / Bercarole in A-Dur MWV.U136

Above an accompaniment suggesting the gentle rocking of a barcarolle, a long-breathed melody unfolds with an expansive, singing quality. The roles of melody and accompaniment are clearly defined, while the flowing motion supports the music as a whole and changes in register and dynamics bring subtle shifts of expression. A particular point of interest lies in shaping the ends of phrases carefully and allowing the peaks of the melody to emerge naturally. In performance, keep the accompaniment light and maintain a steady rocking motion, giving the right-hand melody ample resonance. Use the pedal to connect the sound without blurring it, changing it sensitively in response to the harmonic shifts.