🇺🇸William L. Gillock ： Accent On 1 On the Champs-Élysées in Des-Dur

This approachable miniature unfolds with a bright, graceful melody carried by a light, buoyant rhythm. Its sense of openness, like walking along a broad avenue, and the sparkling gestures that appear here and there are among its highlights. It is important to perceive the changes of scene within the piece and to distinguish clearly between the roles of the melody and accompaniment. At the opening, keep the flow of the beat steady and allow the melody to sing naturally. In the more active passages, avoid rushing and keep the smaller notes even while preserving their lightness. Rather than exaggerating the dynamic changes, focus on the direction of each phrase and the resonance at cadences to bring out the music’s polished character.