🇷🇺Anatoly Konstantinovich Lyadov ： Biryulki Op.2

Lyadov’s Biryulki, Op. 2, is a collection of short piano pieces. The character and expression shift from one miniature to the next, drawing delicate nuance and a light touch of wit from concise musical material. Each piece forms an independent whole, while performing them in succession reveals a changing sequence of small musical scenes. Notable details include the contours of the melodies, the movement of the inner voices, and the sense of space created by rests. In performance, the tone should remain clear even in quieter passages; careful control of touch and pedal can bring out the direction of each short phrase and the individual character of every piece.