Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky ： On the Southern Coast of Crimea Baidary

A relatively short piano miniature, this work invites the listener to savor the gentle flow of its melody and the colors of its harmony under a title that evokes the landscape of Crimea’s southern coast. Listening closely to the changing sonorities created by the melody and accompaniment reveals delicate expression within its concise writing. In performance, it is important not to make the sound too heavy and to shape the direction of each phrase carefully. Use the pedal to sustain the resonance while avoiding muddiness, and let the musical changes and dynamic progression unfold naturally. Avoid rushing the tempo, and remain attentive to the quiet afterglow so that the work’s lyrical character can emerge.