🇷🇺Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky ： Piano Concerto No.1 in a-moll Op.9

Kabalevsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 is a three-movement work built around exchanges between the piano and orchestra, with driving rhythms and clear, memorable melodies. The first movement unfolds through sharp motion and vigorous dialogue, while the central movement draws the ear with its singing expression and delicate sonorities. The finale is notable for its lively momentum and brilliant virtuosity. The soloist should maintain clarity of articulation and rhythmic precision while allowing the melodies ample room to breathe, with careful attention to the balance of volume and tone color between the piano and orchestra.