Durand MENDELSSOHN - ROMANCES SANS PAROLES VOL.1 - PIANO
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Summary of This Score
This volume "Romances 1 to 10" for piano offers a selection of short and lyrical pieces designed to develop a sensitive and refined interpretation. The Maurice Ravel revision emphasizes clarity of discourse, finesse of articulation, and precision of musical intentions to help the pianist build a nuanced, balanced, and expressive performance. It includes pages with an intimate character as well as more animated pieces, allowing exploration of different atmospheres while consolidating sound quality, melody shaping, and accompaniment.
The titles are presented separately: Doux souvenir, Op. 19 No. 1, in E major; Regrets, Op. 19 No. 2, in A minor; Chasse, Op. 19 No. 3, in A major; Confidence, Op. 19 No. 4, in A major; Inquiétude, Op. 19 No. 5, in A major; 1re Barcarolle, Op. 19 No. 6, in G minor; Contemplation, Op. 30 No. 1, in E-flat major; Sans repos, Op. 30 No. 2, in B-flat minor; Consolation, Op. 30 No. 3, in E major; L'Égaré, Op. 30 No. 4, in B minor. This journey, rich in contrasts, is particularly suited to the work on legato, singing line, sound layers, and transitions, while remaining perfectly adapted for daily study as well as audition preparation.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Arranger | Maurice Ravel (revision) | Genre | Classical score |
| Instrumentation | Piano | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which romances are featured in this first volume for piano?
The collection brings together 10 romances, from opus 19 no. 1 to 6 and opus 30 no. 1 to 4. It notably includes Sweet Memory, Hunt, 1st Barcarolle, Contemplation, and The Lost.
Does this edition include the Songs Without Words opus 19 and opus 30?
The selection covers the six pieces of opus 19 and the first four pieces of opus 30. The keys range, for example, from E major for Sweet Memory to G minor for the 1st Barcarolle.
For which instrument is this Mendelssohn score written?
The indicated instrumentation is solo piano.
What does the Maurice Ravel revision mean in this score?
The revision is attributed to Maurice Ravel. It emphasizes clarity of phrasing, subtle articulation, and precision of musical intent. The work particularly focuses on melodic flow and sonic layering.
Which Mendelssohn pieces are best to practice legato and singing line?
The 10 pieces offer contrasting characters, including intimate pages like Regrets, Confidence, or Consolation. More animated pieces, such as Hunt and Restless, also allow one to work on transitions and balance between melody and accompaniment.
