Ernst von Dohnányi ： 6 Concert Etudes No.1 in a-moll Op.28

The first piece in Dohnányi’s Six Concert Études connects the technical demands of an étude with a tense and compelling musical flow. The music unfolds as a continuous progression, with intricate movement and changing harmonies generating its momentum. A particular point of interest is the way the density of the sound gradually increases and leads toward a climax. Rather than pursuing speed alone, performers should clarify the roles of both hands and keep the inner voices from being obscured. Clear dynamic layers and well-shaped phrase direction reveal the sense of structure beneath the brilliant virtuosity.