Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky ： 30 Children’s Pieces No.8 Lullaby Op.27-8

This gentle miniature places a familiar, songlike melody above an accompaniment that suggests a calm rocking motion. Its texture is relatively simple, making the roles of melody and accompaniment easy to understand, while subtle harmonic changes add delicate color to the quiet flow characteristic of a lullaby. A highlight is the way the melody seems to breathe naturally as it unfolds, deepening its sense of repose toward the close. In performance, let the right-hand melody sing softly and fully, while the left hand provides discreet support with a steady pulse. Use the pedal in accordance with changes of harmony and texture so that the sound does not become blurred. Avoid making the dynamic contour too broad, and bring out the intimate character through calm breathing and careful phrasing.