F. Mendelssohn Song without Words in C minor, nº2

Miniatures Here I offer my contribution towards the dignity of this genre: a collection of exercises of noble lyricism. Careful (and on your own head be it), don t open the tap of false lyricism: forbidden the lachrymose, the fanatical, the sentimental. Young ladies, mystic enthusiasts and seekers of the arcane, be warned. Piano mistresses, also, be warned. Directions for use 1 Don t rename them, they already have names (Op. so and so, nº such and such) 2 Keep the temperature beneath 3. .. and above 36 4 If your heart beats faster, if your blood pressure rises, don t play anymore: go and see the cardiologist 5 Without staring at the sky 6. .. or the earth 7 Really, without staring: if possible close your just listen 8 Take care of the text, it s not a work of the Holy just mine: I put a lot of effort into writing it 9 Don t sing opera; recite simply and with your fingers 10Be patient, or they ll get the better of you