🇷🇺Mily Alekseyevich Balakirev ： 30 Russian Folk Songs No.22 Tree on the Hill in G-Dur

Centered on the simple melody of a Russian folk song, this piano-duet piece invites the listener to enjoy its songful musical flow. Although the melody and accompaniment are clearly distinguished, the two performers pass motifs and sonorities between them, moving naturally from the presentation of the melody through its development to a conclusion. Highlights include the harmonic changes supporting the familiar tune and the rich sonority created by the overlapping upper voice, inner voices, and bass. The melody should be shaped expressively with an awareness of its long phrases, while the accompaniment remains light and supports the principal line. The performers should coordinate their pedaling and dynamic changes, carefully bringing out the expression within the music’s simplicity.