🇺🇸William L. Gillock ： Lyric Preludes An Old Valentine

This lyrical miniature features a familiar-sounding melody that evokes a quiet sense of reminiscence. The music unfolds around the melody, while changes in the movement and resonance of the accompaniment add color to its flow. Listening for the shape of each phrase and for the way the melody seems to pass from one phrase to the next can make the structure easier to perceive. In performance, bring out the singing quality of the right hand while keeping the left hand understated, and use the pedal carefully so that the sonority remains clear. Avoid rushing, and express the work’s warmth and nostalgia through subtle changes in dynamics and pauses.