🇷🇺Sergei Rachmaninov ： Barcarolle in g-moll Op.11-1

Written for piano four hands, the Barcarolle is a lyrical miniature that combines a gently swaying rhythm with long-breathed melodies and rich harmonies. The two players pass the melody and accompaniment between them, while changes in sonority and register shift the mood from quiet passages toward more impassioned climaxes. A central point of interest is the ensemble: the principal melody should sing clearly without being covered, while the accompaniment maintains its flowing motion. Pedaling should preserve resonance without becoming muddy, and the players should coordinate their breathing and shape each phrase naturally toward its expressive peak.