🇩🇪Robert Schumann ： 12 Vierhandige Klavierstucke fur kleine und grosse Kinder No.2 in d-moll Op.85-2

This piano duet is marked by strongly buoyant rhythms and sharply defined accents. The dancing character suggested by the title is conveyed through the weighty movement of the lower part and the lively gestures of the upper part. The music unfolds as short motifs seem to be passed between the two players, while changes in volume and resonance provide points to listen for. The lower part should establish a firm rhythmic foundation without becoming too heavy, and the upper part should bring out the melody with clear articulation. When the players coordinate their breathing and accents while preserving the music’s forward-moving lightness, its humorous and lively character comes vividly to life.