🇺🇸William L. Gillock ： Memories of Paris

This miniature combines the stylish atmosphere of Parisian streets with a lyrical quality reminiscent of quietly looking back on the past. Treat the melody in a singing manner, and shape the balance between it and the accompaniment so that the music’s character emerges naturally. Where the sonority and expression change, avoid rushing and maintain the flow by staying aware of the direction of each phrase. Even in passages that call for a light rhythmic touch, avoid pressing the notes too forcefully. Bringing out the changes in melody and sonority with care, then allowing the ending to retain a sense of resonance, highlights the refined feeling of a memory. Use the pedal only as far as it does not blur the harmony, while giving careful attention to the melodic line and the balance of the inner voices.