🇷🇺Mily Alekseyevich Balakirev ： 30 Russian Folk Songs No.10 Vasily Okulevich in c-moll

This is a piano duet arrangement based on the folk song “Vasily Okulevich.” Centered on a tuneful melody with a clear outline, it unfolds as the primo and secondo share the melodic and accompanying roles, passing material between them and allowing the lines to overlap. A key point of interest is the contrast between the different voices in which the main melody appears and the way the accompaniment supports its character. In performance, the players should preserve the natural flow of each phrase by being attentive to the breath of the song, while carefully balancing the individual parts. Coordinated breathing, clear exchanges between the players, and sensitivity to changes in the harmony are essential for combining simplicity with forward momentum.