Mendelssohn: Lieder ohne worte op 102 no 3

[pianoman53]

This lockdown was proven to be very productive! This is my latest upload

[medtnerfan]

I enjoyed your performance of this nice piece, thanks for sharing.

Here is some feedback if you want
- The staccatos should be sharper, to make it sound more playful
- More dynamic contrast. For example, the crescendo in measure 17 to the forte in measure 21, I didn't really hear much difference in volume. You can really exaggerate while practicing, but make sure your fortes don't sound harsh in performance (stay close to the keys, use pedal for resonance which gives a "cushioning" effect to support louder playing without sounding harsh)
- In the ending (first 4 measures of the last 8 measures) make sure that the right hand is softer than the left hand.

[pianoman53]

Thanks for the comment!

If one wants only playful, then surely they should bevshorter. Though, I think it's more beautiful with a bit of pedal, phrasing gets clearer and and generally  "warmer". That's just an issue of taste,  and we happen to disagree 

The dynamics are for sure not ideal. While it's partly me, my instrument is in its weakest right there, so it gets rather fircedto play it louder.

I don't agree with the voicing in the end. Partly because the same notes were played right before (I luke to vary when possible), and partly because I prefer the voice leading in the right hand.

Thanks for listening!

[medtnerfan]

I see what you mean by the voicing, you're talking about the middle voice right?.
When I said the right hand should be softer, I was referring to the uppermost notes (the C-D-C figure).

[quantum]

Delightful