Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky ： 30 Children’s Pieces No.17 Dance on the Lawn Op.27-17

Dance on the Lawn is a light and approachable miniature with a distinctly dance-like character. Its buoyant rhythms and clear sonorities keep the music moving forward, while the exchange of short phrases and changes in dynamics create a lively sense of motion. A key attraction is the way the expression changes while the overall flow remains intact. In performance, keep the pulse steady, avoid making the sound too heavy, and bring out the rhythm with a light touch. Let the melody emerge carefully from the surrounding notes, and shape accents with a sense of direction rather than relying on force alone to convey the bright, vivid atmosphere of the dance. Avoid rushing, and pay attention to rests and note lengths to preserve its light, natural breathing.