A charming and persuasive flatterer with elements of Spanish musical idioms. Ricordi plate 94163.

“La Lisonjera,” which is a feminine Spanish word meaning ‘enchanter’ or ‘cajoler,’ is easy enough to play but very difficult to interpret; here, the composer has count more than ever on the intuition and musical tact of the performer for it is almost impossible to indicate very clearly the humorous allurement and rhythmic quality of this little piece. Artists have many different ways of playing it; the composer, however, may be permitted to prefer that which comes nearest to her own. The nuances should be carefully observed, and also the rubato, stringendo, etc. In order to give a good rendering, the movement of the piece should not be too languid.” (Chaminade, Cécile. “How to Play My Best Known Pieces.” The Etude 26 (December 1908): 759)