Ernst von Dohnányi ： 4 Klavierstück Capriccio in h-moll Op.2-4

The concluding piece of Dohnányi’s Four Piano Pieces, “Capriccio” is a miniature that combines a capricious character with brilliant virtuosity. Light, agile figures and propulsive rhythms drive the music forward, while changes of expression and tempo at transitions between sections provide important points of interest. Performers should maintain the overall flow, clarify the direction of each phrase, and keep the rapid passages crisp and buoyant. Rather than exaggerating dynamic contrasts, an effective interpretation conveys wit and poise within the momentum. The rising excitement toward the conclusion should be shaped clearly, allowing the virtuosity to emerge as a musical gesture.