🇳🇴Edvard Grieg ： 25 Norwegian Dances and Songs Halling Op.17-7

“Halling” captures the vitality of a Norwegian folk dance through the piano’s incisive rhythms and lively movement. Its buoyant, leaping gestures are supported by changes in the roles and character of the melody and accompaniment, while a distinctly dance-like momentum carries the piece forward. Highlights include the springy energy created by accented beats and rapid movement, as well as the rich sonority added to the simple melody. In performance, avoid making the rhythm too heavy: maintain the flow of the beat, clarify the accents, and bring the melody forward from the accompaniment. Rather than relying on speed alone, varying the tone and touch from section to section allows both the dance’s vitality and its musical expression to emerge more fully.