Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky ： 30 Children’s Pieces No.14 Scherzo Op.27-14

The fourteenth piece in Kabalevsky’s 30 Children’s Pieces is a miniature filled with the lightness and playfulness characteristic of a scherzo. Crisp, lively movement propels the music forward, while changes in dynamics and accents create an animated character. Listening with an awareness of the overall flow and the differing character of each section brings out the interest of its structure. In performance, it is important to keep the pulse clear rather than relying simply on speed, and to carefully show the contrast between the incisiveness of the staccato and the smoothness of the legato. Maintaining a light touch and bright tone, while keeping emphasized notes from becoming overly prominent, conveys the piece’s wit and charm.