Male gentle voice! Melodious recitative. A sentimental urban romance transformed under the influence of French cabaret and Russian salon lyrics. Symbolism and decadence. Aesthetics *Pierrot triste*. Minimalistic, built on descending chromatic moves. Piano: The main and practically the only permanent instrument. The piano part is not just a harmonic support; She plays the role of a full-fledged narrator, creating a mystical or cinematic atmosphere from the first bars. It is possible to accompany a small chamber string quartet (two violins, viola, cello) or a guitar. The strings are used to enhance the tragic pathos and create a dense background that is not a solo instrument. The rhythmic pulsation completely falls on the pianist's left hand and the vocal recitation of the artist. The melody is intentionally simple so as not to distract the listener from the poetic text and maintain a sense of frozen time. The use of minor keys, diminished seventh chords and delays to build up a sense.