🇺🇸Samuel Barber ： Souvenirs Pas de Deux Op.28-3

The third piece, “Pas de deux,” from Barber’s Souvenirs, Op. 28, is an elegant dance that evokes two dancers. Centered on an appealing melody, its singing phrases intertwine with light rhythms, creating an intimate atmosphere beneath its brilliance. In the four-hand piano version, the exchanges between the two parts and the balance between registers are central points of interest. The melody should be allowed to sing fully, while the accompaniment remains light and transparent, bringing out the dance’s supple motion and natural breathing.