🇷🇺Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich ： Tarantella in G-Dur

Shostakovich’s Tarantella in G major is a lively miniature in which two pianos exchange a light dance rhythm as the music moves forward. Within its concise structure, clear melodic ideas and recurring rhythms provide the driving force, while the changing registers and expanding sonorities of the two instruments invite close attention. It is important to maintain the tempo, keep the rapid notes crisp and even, and avoid making the accents excessively heavy. In ensemble playing, performers should remain aware of the direction of each phrase and the handoffs between the instruments; balancing lightness with momentum brings out the vivid character of the dance.