William L. Gillock ： Children’s Album No.15 Sarabande

This short piece has the character of an old-fashioned dance, with a calm gait and an air of dignity. Within its unhurried flow, the lyrical quality of the melody and the changing harmonic colors can be savored. The music unfolds as a unified whole, while the exchange between phrases and shifts in resonance create its expressive character and provide memorable moments of quiet interest. In performance, it is important to feel the weight of the beat without hurrying and to keep the melody legato. Keeping the accompaniment subdued and balancing the voices brings out the music’s refined and profound atmosphere. The pedal should be used carefully in accordance with the harmonic changes so that the sound does not become blurred.