Naturszenen Op. 3, No. 7

There is an elegant simplicity to this gentle lullaby. You can hear a variety of birds twittering, trilling, warbling and chirping as they call to one another and get ready to settle in for the night. The sun is sinking in the west and there is not much time to return to the nest and await the morning. For the pianist, there are ample opportunities to practice trills, both long and short, but always keeping in mind the direction and flow of the melody.