Romances sans paroles (Songs Without Words) – Volume 2

Recommended by FHK Music Teachers

Mendelssohn’s Romances sans paroles (“Songs Without Words”) continue in Volume 2 with greater depth, variety, and expressive refinement. These lyrical character pieces further demonstrate his gift for melody and poetic atmosphere, expanding both technical and musical demands.

Song List (Volume 2)

1. No. 1 in E-flat major
2. No. 2 in C minor
3. No. 3 in E major
4. No. 4 in A major
5. No. 5 in A minor
6. No. 6 in A-flat major (“Duetto”)
7. No. 1 in A-flat major
8. No. 2 in E-flat major
9. No. 3 in G minor
10. No. 4 in F major
11. No. 5 in A minor (“Volkslied”)
12. No. 6 in A major

Musical Character

Volume 2 introduces:

• Richer harmonic colors
• Greater contrapuntal detail
• Expanded dynamic range
• Increased expressive and technical challenges

Several pieces, such as “Duetto” et “Volkslied,” display Mendelssohn’s sensitivity to vocal style and character contrast.

Why FHK Teachers Recommend It

FHK teachers recommend Volume 2 because it:

• Develops advanced lyrical control and voicing
• Strengthens independence of melodic lines
• Encourages expressive shaping and tonal refinement
• Prepares students for more demanding Romantic repertoire

Suitable for upper?intermediate to early advanced pianists, this collection deepens musical maturity while maintaining the elegance and charm that define Mendelssohn’s style.