Ernst von Dohnányi ： 4 Rhapsodies No.2 in fis-moll Op.11

No. 2 from Dohnányi’s 4 Rhapsodies is a piano work distinguished by its sense of freedom and vivid contrasts. The music moves between lyrical passages and more animated, brilliant sections, building tension toward its climactic points. It is important to clarify the character of each passage while shaping the work as a single continuous arc. In performance, careful tonal balance is needed to keep the melody from being obscured by inner voices or accompaniment, along with clear articulation in the finer figuration and natural transitions without excessive tempo fluctuation. The pedal should sustain the resonance without creating heaviness, while even the virtuosic passages should retain a clear musical direction.