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

The fourth of Dohnányi’s 4 Rhapsodies freely links ideas of contrasting character, allowing the music to move through changing scenes while forming a broad overall arc. Singing melodies stand in contrast to finely articulated motion and propulsive passages, with surges of excitement alternating with moments of delicate expression. It is important to distinguish the character of each section clearly without making changes of tempo feel abrupt. Bring the melodic line fully to the fore, keep the accompaniment under control, and use the pedal carefully so that the sound remains clear. In this way, the music’s combination of brilliance and emotional intensity can be vividly conveyed.