🇩🇪Felix Mendelssohn ： Songs Without Words Book1 Restlessness in fis-moll MWV U 90 Op.19-5

This Song Without Words is driven by continuously shifting figures that create a sense of restlessness. A melody rises above the flowing accompaniment, while changes between tension and release can be felt even within its compact proportions. One of the highlights is the contrast between the ceaseless motion and the songlike melodic line. In performance, it is important to keep the accompaniment light and even while clearly shaping the melody’s direction and expression. Use the pedal carefully to avoid blurring the sound, and listen closely to the inner voices and harmonic changes so that the delicate sense of motion comes to life.