🇷🇺Mily Alekseyevich Balakirev ： Mazurka No.6 in As-Dur

Balakirev’s Mazurka No. 6 is a piano piece built on the characteristic rhythm of a dance in triple meter, contrasting light, lively motion with singing melodic lines. In the main material, accents and rests placed within the beat create a distinctive lift, while contrasting passages broaden the expressive range. The melody should remain clear, with the inner voices and accompaniment kept suitably restrained. Accents should not be struck too heavily; preserving the dance’s suppleness while distinguishing the character of each passage brings out the piece’s appeal.