Franz Liszt ： No.9c S.156-9c

This is a piano miniature from Liszt’s Album d’un voyageur, catalogued as S.156-9c. Since the key and the detailed title have not been identified at present, its form and musical background should not be stated definitively; instead, the melodies, harmonies, and unfolding phrases indicated in the score can be explored with care. In performance, it is important to balance the principal melody and accompaniment, while giving natural breath to rests and the ends of phrases. Avoid rushing the tempo, and pay close attention to overlapping sonorities and any blurring caused by the pedal. Drawing out a concise expression appropriate to a single page of the collection can be especially effective. Carefully observing the placement of the notes and changes in dynamics, rather than forcing grand drama, helps reveal the piece’s appeal.