Bartók Béla Viktor János ： Dance Suite BB 86b Sz 77 No.3 Allegro vivace

The third movement of the Dance Suite is a piano transcription that brings the sharp drive and vitality of the Allegro vivace marking to the foreground. The exchange of short motifs and interplay of rhythms propel the music forward, while sudden dynamic changes and percussion-like accents create a sense of tension. Within its flow, suggesting shifts between different scenes, the contrast between the crisp articulation of intricate figures and the weight of the bass provides a particular point of interest. In performance, it is important not to rush the tempo, but to maintain a firm pulse while keeping each voice clear. Use the pedal sparingly to avoid blurring the sonority, and bring out the dance-like vitality by attending to the sharpness of the accents and even the instants of silence.