Ferdinand Beyer - 6 Morceaux élégants, Op. 90, No. 4 - Maurisches Ständchen

The Moderato begins in 3/4. Measures 1-10 alternate short repeated-note figures, rising upper notes, and paired-note replies above lower bass notes and broken chords. Measures 11-22, marked cantando and dolce at the start, present a slurred melody with dotted rhythms and short ornaments above recurring lower chords. Measures 23-30 add brief high grace-note figures and paired notes over flowing lower broken chords. Measures 31-41 broaden into held upper chords and stronger chord accents, then quieten into a short lead-in. Measures 42-49 return to the opening rising figures and expand into triplet runs and a descending reply.

Measures 50-57, marked Risvegliato at the start, introduce rising and falling upper figures in paired notes above recurring lower chords. Measures 58-69 alternate a chordal melody and moving lower runs with rising chromatic upper figures, then return to the high grace-note figures and paired-note phrases. Measures 70-88 expand into broad rising and falling arpeggios, repeated short rising figures, and continuous upper runs above slower lower broken chords, then descend into paired notes and a quiet reply.

After a short dolce lead-in in measure 89, measures 90-105 present a chordal melody above continuous lower broken-note figures, gradually widening into octaves and stronger chord accents. Measures 106-121, marked passionato at the start, alternate held upper harmonies with rising arpeggios over broad lower broken chords, then develop continuous rising and falling upper figures.

Measures 122-129, marked Brillante at the start, exchange short emphatic chords and bass notes across the registers. Measures 130-141 introduce vigorous rising and descending runs in both parts, then broad paired-note arpeggios. Measures 142-152, marked Più mosso at the start, alternate block chords in both parts and build into rolled upper chords and a strong closing accent. Measures 153-156 descend through a final upper run, quieten into held lower-register chords, and close with a held D-major harmony.