🇳🇴Edvard Grieg ： Piano Pieces after Own Songs No.1 Mother’s Grief Op.52-1

This is the first piece in Grieg’s collection of piano pieces arranged from his own songs. It conveys the mother’s grief suggested by the title through a long-breathed melody and harmonies rich in shading. In the songful opening flow, it is important to sustain the melodic line without interruption while keeping the inner voices and accompaniment restrained. Listen closely to changes in sonority and movement, and express the emotional intensification without rushing. As the music approaches its close, attention to the fading of the resonance, as well as to the dynamics, allows the depth of sorrow and quiet prayer to emerge. Use the pedal sparingly, avoiding blur while supporting the changing harmonies.