🇫🇷Charles Camille Saint-Saëns ： Albumblatt in B-Dur Op.81

Written for piano four hands, this is a concise and approachable character piece. The roles of melody and accompaniment are clearly defined, while the overlapping registers and sonorities created by two players give it a breadth distinct from a solo piano work. Listen for the exchanges between the melodic lines and the harmonic changes while maintaining the overall flow. In performance, the players should coordinate their breathing, keep the accompaniment discreet, and allow the melody to sing naturally. Clear voicing and careful support through the ends of phrases bring out the piece’s light intimacy and refined character.