🇷🇺Mily Alekseyevich Balakirev ： 30 Russian Folk Songs No.24 Our Street in F-Dur

This four-hand piece is based on Russian folk music, unfolding around a familiar melody as the two players pass the musical material between them. One of its attractions lies in the contrast between the melody’s lyrical character and the accompaniment’s light, flowing movement. The performers should preserve the overall continuity while shaping each musical phrase and dynamic carefully, allowing the music’s unadorned charm to emerge. Bringing out the upper part without letting it become buried, keeping the accompaniment restrained, and coordinating the players’ breathing and sense of pulse are essential to an effective performance.