Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich ： 3 Fantastic Dances Waltz Op.5-2

The second piece in Shostakovich’s 3 Fantastic Dances, this waltz is shaped by a sense of triple meter while reaching beyond conventional elegance with its lively, witty character. Listen for the contrast between melody and accompaniment, as well as the changes in dynamics and accents, which bring vivid contrasts to the compact piece. In performance, it is important to maintain a firm sense of the meter without making the rhythm feel heavy. Let the melody sing clearly and keep the inner voices and accompaniment well balanced; highlighting the sudden changes of expression brings out the dance-like momentum and humorous nuance.