🇷🇺Mily Alekseyevich Balakirev ： Barcarolle Gondola Song in a-moll

A barcarolle in which a long-breathed melody sings above a gentle accompaniment suggestive of the rocking of a boat. The right-hand melody and the left hand’s rippling figure support one another, creating nuanced expression within a calm flow. In passages that suggest a change of scene, listen closely to shifts in register and dynamics. In performance, avoid making the accompaniment too heavy and keep the melody smooth, allowing it to move naturally toward the peaks of each phrase. Use the pedal to connect the resonance without clouding the harmony, changing it carefully with each harmonic shift to bring out the fluid sensation of moving across a tranquil surface.