Isaac Albéniz ： 12 Piezas Caracteristicas Staccato Op.92-11

The eleventh piece in Albéniz’s 12 Piezas Caracteristicas is a lively, witty miniature centered on crisp staccato articulation. Listen for the momentum created by its short, sharply defined sounds, as well as the changing expression produced by contrasts in dynamics and register. In performance, the notes should not simply be cut short; it is important to preserve the flow of the beat and the direction of each phrase. Keeping inner voices and accompaniment light, while avoiding overly forceful accents, creates springiness and brilliance without making the sound dry. With a steady tempo and clear execution of the smaller movements, the capricious freedom suggested by the title comes vividly to the fore.