🇷🇺Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky ： Les saisons – 12 Morceaux caracteristiques December Christmas in As-Dur Op.37bis

Titled “Christmas,” this is the twelfth and final piece in the set. Its flowing triple-meter waltz combines a singable, approachable melody with a lightly moving accompaniment. One of its attractions lies in the changing character between the main section and its contrasting passages. In performance, it is important to preserve the gentle sway of the dance while bringing the melody clearly to the fore and keeping the inner voices and accompaniment from becoming too heavy. At transitions and in the final buildup, a festive character is best conveyed not only through dynamics, but also through articulation and a clear sense of direction in the phrasing.