Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky ： 30 Children’s Pieces No.4 Night on the River Op.27-4

This lyrical and delicate miniature evokes the quiet waterside at night. A songlike melody emerges above a smoothly moving accompaniment, while overlapping tones and lingering resonance create a serene atmosphere. A key point for the listener is to follow the overall flow while attending to the exchange of melodic material and changes in harmony. In performance, the main melody should remain gentle rather than hard-edged, with the peaks of each phrase shaped naturally and the accompaniment supporting it with a light, wave-like touch. Use the pedal carefully to avoid blurring the sound, and maintain the pulse and movement of the inner parts even in soft passages; this brings out the depth of the stillness. It is also an approachable piece for studying tone color and balance.