🇺🇸William L. Gillock ： Accent On 1 Dance of Old Times in g-moll

This short piece evokes a dance from an earlier era, with a poised rhythmic character and lively accents. Keeping the pulse steady while clearly shaping phrase divisions and dynamic changes helps convey the gestures of a dance. The thematic movement introduced at the beginning should feel light and nimble, while contrasting passages can be given slightly different tone colors and resonance to create a sense of ebb and flow. A key point is to avoid rushing the smaller movements, maintain a balanced sound between the hands, and distinguish crisp legato from staccato. The performance calls for a flexible expression that preserves the old-fashioned atmosphere without becoming stiff.