Bartók Béla Viktor János ： 3 Burlesques III Molto vivo capriccioso BB 55 Sz 47 Op.8c

The third piece from the 3 Burlesques is a tense miniature dominated by a fast and capricious character. Sharp rhythms, strong accents, and clashes of sound are joined to a light-footed energy, while brief motives and changes of expression appear in rapid succession. In performance, it is important to maintain a firm sense of pulse without allowing the tempo to run away, and to articulate each note with crisp clarity. Sudden changes of dynamics and nuance should be brought into relief, while preserving an agile touch that never becomes heavy and conveying the humor of the music for a vivid effect.