🇷🇺Mily Alekseyevich Balakirev ： 30 Russian Folk Songs No.3 Lazarus in F-Dur

Based on a folk melody, this piano duet is appealing for its approachable, songful character and the way the two performers pass the musical line between them. The player carrying the melody should shape it expressively, while the accompanying part supports the sonority and keeps the flow of the beat steady. Listening for the melody’s appearances and exchanges makes it easier to follow the changes in character from one passage to another. Preserve the natural breath of the melody and guide the sound toward each phrase peak without forcing the volume. The pedal should be used carefully to avoid blurred sonorities, while the two players coordinate their breathing and timing to bring out both the simple songfulness and the richness of four-hand playing.