Nikolai Karlovich Medtner ： Two Elegies Andante con moto sempre cantabile Op.59-2

A character piece imbued with quiet melancholy and profound lyricism. While maintaining the steady pace of an Andante, the melody is sung smoothly throughout, and shifting harmonies create subtle inner shades. The work seems to unfold in one broad breath, with moments of increasing tension emerging within its calm expression, followed by a sense of repose that seems to embrace them. In performance, it is important to let the right-hand melody resonate fully without making the accompaniment too heavy. Use the pedal carefully to avoid blurring the harmonies, preserve the flow of the beat, and aim for flexible dynamics that move naturally toward the peaks of the phrases, together with long-breathed legato. Avoid rushing, and listen to the resonance of each note to bring out the work’s quiet afterglow.