🇭🇺Bartók Béla Viktor János ： For Children Revised Edition Vol.1 No.13 Ballade BB 53 Sz 42

“Ballade” is a short character piece that condenses a narrative quality into a compact span. The flow of the melody and the movement of the rhythm propel the music forward, while a simple surface reveals tension and subtle shades of expression. One of its attractions is the changing character created through dynamics and articulation. In performance, shape each phrase as though singing, clarify the relationship between melody and accompaniment, and listen carefully to rests and lingering tones. Avoid rushing, and bring the whole piece together as a single musical narrative for a compelling performance.