soliloquy
English composer
Definition
A musical monologue — a piece in which the piano speaks as a single contemplative voice, exploring one emotional state at length without contrasting sections or traditional development.
Interpretive Guidance
Treat the melodic line as a voice speaking to itself. Allow long phrases to breathe without rushing; the sense of introspection depends on unhurried pacing and careful voicing of the singing line above the accompaniment.