Bartók Béla Viktor János ： Dance Suite BB 86b Sz 77 No.5 Comodo

No. 5, “Comodo,” from the Dance Suite briefly steps away from the suite’s overall sense of momentum, moving forward with a calm and measured character. The exchange of short motifs and the layering of voices create an inner motion even within its restraint. One of its appeals lies in allowing each phrase to leave a gentle resonance rather than pushing the melody continuously forward. In performance, it is important to preserve the movement’s serene character without allowing the pulse to stagnate. Keep the accompanying figures light and controlled, and carefully differentiate the tone of the melody and countermelody to bring out a transparent sonority.