Felix Mendelssohn ： Piano Piece in a-moll MWV.U186

Felix Mendelssohn’s Piano Piece in A minor, MWV.U186, is a miniature shaped by the shades of A minor. Rather than emphasizing large-scale development, it draws its appeal from the expressive qualities of melody and harmony within a limited musical framework. By responding carefully to the character established at the opening and clarifying the phrasing and breathing points, the short musical flow gains a natural sense of unity. A key point is to balance the dynamics so that inner voices and accompaniment do not cover the melody, while subtly varying the shading in response to harmonic changes. Avoiding undue haste and maintaining a quiet sense of tension and a smooth, singing quality will bring out the delicate expression contained in its concise writing.