Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky ： 30 Children’s Pieces No.21 Pursuit Op.27-21

“Pursuit” is an energetic miniature that evokes a chase through its lively rhythms and crisp, agile motion. Short units seem to move forward in succession, while changes in repeated gestures and accents provide points of interest. In performance, it is important not to pursue speed alone, but to maintain the flow of the beat and keep each note clear and even. The staccatos should be light rather than overly hard, and the direction of each phrase should be carefully shaped to express both tension and playfulness. Attention to the exchanges between the hands and to contrasts in dynamics can further highlight the piece’s sense of motion.