🇭🇺Bartók Béla Viktor János ： Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs No.3 Poco Rubato BB 79 Sz 71

Based on a Hungarian folk melody, this is the third piece in a collection of 15 songs. As indicated by “Poco Rubato,” its expressive core lies in allowing the tempo to fluctuate flexibly with the breathing of the melody rather than keeping the meter mechanically even. Centered on the presentation of a simple, concise tune, changes in register and harmony bring its contours into relief and create a distinctive sense of tension within the quiet atmosphere. A particular point of interest is how the spacing between phrases and the weight given to each note lend the melody an almost speech-like expression. In performance, keep the melodic line clear while maintaining a restrained accompaniment, and treat the rubato as natural breathing rather than excessive changes of speed.