🇷🇺Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich ： Dances of the Dolls No.1 Lyric Waltz

“Lyric Waltz” is a gentle and expressive miniature shaped by a familiar melody and the characteristic sway of a waltz. The melody should be allowed to sing smoothly while the rhythmic flow of the accompaniment remains light, creating a natural sense of dance. The piece offers a clearly perceptible progression from the presentation of its main idea through its development, with the exchange of melodic lines and changes in dynamics providing particular points of interest. In performance, avoid making any beat too heavy, and maintain a sense of direction toward the peaks of each phrase. Use the pedal carefully to prevent blurred sonorities, bringing out the delicate lyricism within the music’s simplicity.