Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky ： 30 Children’s Pieces No.3 Etude Op.27-3

Kabalevsky’s No. 3, Etude, from 30 Children’s Pieces, Op. 27-3, is a concise and energetic miniature with a clearly defined étude character. Its distinct rhythm and crisp motion propel the music forward, while phrase shaping and changes in dynamics and articulation create expression. A key point of interest is how the technical challenges of a study sound not mechanical, but part of a natural musical flow. In performance, it is important first to maintain a steady pulse and evenness of tone without rushing the tempo. Clarifying the roles of the two hands and bringing out the melodic voice moderately, while giving the detailed motion a natural sense of direction, allows both the lively and delicate qualities to emerge.