Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky ： 30 Children’s Pieces No.13 Prank Op.27-13

This lively and witty character piece conveys a playful sense of mischief. Even within its short span, intricate motion, crisp rhythms, and changing accents create vivid expression and give the music an energetic momentum. It is important to enjoy the impression of scenes shifting one after another while shaping the piece as a unified whole. In performance, keep the staccatos light and springy, and make the contrasts in dynamics clear so that the humorous character comes to life. Rather than focusing only on speed, bring out a mischievous sense of timing in the rests and breaks between notes.