🇷🇺Mily Alekseyevich Balakirev ： Spanish Serenade in g-moll

Balakirev’s Spanish Serenade is a piano piece shaped by a singing melody and a Spanish-inflected rhythmic character. The right-hand melody is finely ornamented, while the left-hand accompaniment supports the music by maintaining a steady pulse. It is important to bring the melody forward without making the accompaniment too heavy. In the contrasting passages, listen for changes in expression and dynamics, and clarify the transitions between sections while preserving the overall flow. Rather than rushing through the ornaments, play them clearly in accordance with the breathing of the main melody, bringing out the intimate charm of a serenade.