🇭🇺Ernst von Dohnányi ： Winter Roundelay (10 Bagatelles) At Midnight Op.13-7

“At Midnight” is a miniature from Dohnányi’s Winter Roundelay (10 Bagatelles). It evokes a quiet nocturnal atmosphere and an inward sense of tension, creating a striking impression within a single short piece. Because the musical character shifts within its concise span, the interplay of the voices and the direction of each phrase deserve careful attention. In performance, the melody should be brought forward while the accompaniment remains restrained, with rests and the resonance of each note carefully preserved. Rather than pressing the tempo, the pianist should allow the subtle changes within the stillness to emerge.