William L. Gillock ： Last Spring

This short piece is marked by gentle lyricism and a delicate sentiment that seems to look back on a season gone by. Centered on a singing melodic line, it invites the listener to appreciate the soft sonorities created by the interplay with the accompaniment and the changes of expression that suggest shifting scenes. Rather than exaggerating broad contrasts, it is important to shape the direction and breathing of each phrase with care. Let the right-hand melody resonate fully while keeping the left hand light and transparent, and change the pedal appropriately so the sound does not become blurred. Where the mood changes, avoid rushing the tempo and create expression not only through dynamics but also through differences in touch, bringing out the quiet afterglow and poetic character of the piece.