🇳🇴Edvard Grieg ： 25 Norwegian Dances and Songs Saturday Night Op.17-15

The 15th piece from Grieg’s 25 Norwegian Dances and Songs, “Saturday Night,” is a short work marked by a songful melody with an approachable, folk-like character. Listening for the presentation and repetition of the melody brings out the contrast between its simple sentiment and light, flowing motion. The main line should be brought clearly to the foreground, with careful attention to the natural breath of each phrase. Maintaining the pulse without making the rhythm stiff, while shaping the dynamics and changes of tone from one passage to another, helps convey the work’s intimate and lively appeal.