🇷🇺Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich ： Acrobat in C-Dur

This humorous miniature leaves a strong impression with its lively motion and vivid sense of leaps. Short phrases seem to pass from one to another, while shifts of register and changes of rhythm create an agility reminiscent of the acrobat in the title. Rather than rushing through the detailed movement, performers should clarify the pulse and the direction of each phrase so that the music’s nimble character comes through. A balanced sound between the hands, restrained accents, a light touch, and crisp articulation are important. One of the main attractions is the opportunity to follow the changing development and give each short phrase its own character.