🇩🇪Felix Mendelssohn ： Piano Sonata in f-moll MWV.U23

One of Mendelssohn’s early piano sonatas, this work is shaped by the contrast between taut thematic development and songful melodies. Among its several movements, highlights include the driving energy of the opening movement, the delicate lyricism of the slow movement, the poised rhythm of the minuet, and the animated close of the finale. In performance, it is important to clarify the role of each voice and allow the inner parts and melody to sound clearly without being buried in the fullness of the chords. Rather than relying on momentum in the faster passages, attend to the direction of each phrase and the tension in the rests to bring out the larger structure. Use the pedal sparingly, following the harmonic changes so that the sound remains clear.