Franz Liszt ： Romance S.169

Liszt’s Romance S.169 is a miniature that invites an intimate, songful expression rather than placing brilliant virtuosity at the forefront. Its melody suggests a vocal flow, while a gentle emotional character is sustained through its interplay with the accompaniment. Rather than striving for grand effects, listeners may focus on the presentation and transformation of the melody and on the subtle shifts in character. In performance, it is important to bring out the right-hand melody clearly while keeping the inner voices and accompaniment restrained. A flexible tempo guided by the natural breathing of the phrases, together with careful pedaling that avoids blurring, can bring out the quiet afterglow and delicate nuances.