🇺🇸William L. Gillock ： Piano All the Way 4 Night Journey

Night Journey is a short piece that uses the piano’s tone to evoke the image of moving through a quiet night. One of its main attractions is the balance between the singing melodic line and the flowing accompaniment that supports it. Listen as well for changes in dynamics and register that suggest shifts in the scene. In performance, it is important to maintain a steady sense of pulse without rushing, shape the melody smoothly, and remain aware of the direction of each phrase. Keep the accompaniment restrained, and use the pedal in accordance with the harmonic changes so that the sound does not become blurred. Rather than treating difficult passages in isolation, maintaining the overall flow helps convey the atmosphere suggested by the title.