🇷🇺Mily Alekseyevich Balakirev ： Mazurka No.4 in Ges-Dur

Built on a triple-meter dance rhythm, this mazurka combines a light, buoyant character with a lyrical melody. Contrasting thematic sections alternate as the piece unfolds, making the changes of mood between passages a particular point of interest. The left hand supports the pulse with bass notes and chords, while the melody in the right hand should be shaped with gentle inflection. Rather than stressing the characteristic mazurka accents mechanically, performers should attend to the subtle sway of the beat and the space around rests. Keeping the tempo unhurried and carefully balancing the singing line with the lightness of the accompaniment brings out the supple quality of the dance.