Edvard Grieg ： 25 Norwegian Dances and Songs Spring Dance Op.17-3

This lively, light-footed miniature captures the character of a Norwegian folk dance. Crisp rhythms and an approachable melody lie at its center, while the exchange of short phrases and changes in register give the music a sense of motion. The piece is most compelling when the overall flow is maintained while the changing expressions of the musical progression are allowed to emerge. In performance, avoid making the accompaniment too heavy, and focus on the springiness of the beat and a dancing sense of momentum. Let the melody rise naturally and brightly, and express its lightness through subtle differences in touch rather than exaggerated dynamic contrasts.