🇷🇺Mily Alekseyevich Balakirev ： 30 Russian Folk Songs No.25 Russian Folk Song in G-Dur

This is a short work for piano four hands based on a Russian folk melody. Centered on a familiar, song-like line, it unfolds as the two performers share the roles of melody and accompaniment, or of different registers. The changing character of the sound as the melody is passed between the players or combined between them is one of the main points to hear. To keep the overall flow while bringing out each voice clearly, the performers need songful phrasing and carefully shared breathing. A light, well-shaped accompaniment, together with closely coordinated dynamics and pulse, brings out the natural folk-like expression and the rich sonority of piano four hands.