🇷🇺Mily Alekseyevich Balakirev ： 30 Russian Folk Songs No.13 They Said Fed Shouldnt Drink Beer in G-Dur

This approachable and lively miniature brings a Russian folk melody to life in a piano four-hands setting. The humorous tone suggested by the title is vividly conveyed through light rhythms and the clear exchange of phrases. The music unfolds with a songlike flow, and special attention may be given to passages in which the roles of melodic and accompanying parts are exchanged. In performance, it is important for both players to coordinate their breathing, maintain the buoyancy of the beat, and balance the dynamics so that the main melody remains clear. Rather than exaggerating changes in volume, a natural, conversational interplay will bring out the folk-like simplicity and bright wit.