Heitor Villa-Lobos ： Carnaval das Criancas Brasileiras No.5 Little Ragpicker’s Adventure

A humorous and lively miniature that evokes the figure of a little ragpicker. Its light, crisp rhythms drive the music forward, while changes in expression suggesting shifts of scene provide an engaging point of interest. The piece can be approached as a single musical story, with each section clearly shaped and the sense of adventure conveyed through flexible dynamics and tempo. The quick movements should be played without tension, with even articulation, while lively accents and expressive changes bring out the vitality and charm at the heart of the music.