🇷🇺Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev ： Music for Children Tarantella Op.65-4

Music for Children, Op. 65 No. 4, “Tarantella,” is a miniature driven by a sense of rapid motion and sharply articulated rhythms. Short motifs seem to pass from one voice to another, while changes in accents and register create movement even within the repetitions. Although the piece gives the impression of rushing forward in one continuous surge, contrasts suggesting shifts of scene are also part of its appeal. In performance, the quick right-hand figures should be light, clear, and even, while the left-hand accompaniment should not become too heavy. Rather than exaggerating the sudden dynamic changes, preserve a keen rhythmic sense and a touch of playfulness to bring out the lively character of the dance.