Franz Liszt ： La lugubre gondola (second version) S.200/2 R.81

This miniature is marked by low sonorities that evoke deep silence and by the shifting colors of chromatic harmony. Within its unhurried motion, a simple texture and dissonant sonorities create tension, while the single continuous flow gradually changes in intensity and shade. Rather than making the melody sing excessively, it is important to bring out the exchange between voices and the lingering resonance with care. Use the pedal to sustain the sound without allowing it to become blurred, contrasting the weight of the low register with the fragility of the high register. By avoiding haste and giving meaning to rests and spaces, the work’s quiet unease and subtle shading can emerge clearly.