Frederic Chopin ： Moderato (Album leaf) E-Dur KK.IVb/12

This concise character piece brings out the bright, gentle resonance of C major. Within its brief span, a songful right-hand melody engages intimately with a restrained left-hand accompaniment, creating a calm and flowing atmosphere. Rather than seeking a large-scale development, listeners can focus on the natural breathing of each phrase and the way the melodic line is passed between phrases. In performance, maintain a moderate tempo, allowing the melody to sound fully while keeping the accompaniment light and balanced. At harmonic changes and the ends of phrases, avoid cutting off the resonance too quickly, and draw out the work’s unaffected beauty with care.