Ernst von Dohnányi ： 6 Concert Etudes No.3 in es-moll Op.28

This concert etude combines Dohnányi’s characteristic technical demands with rich musical expression within a finely detailed texture. It is important to clarify the flow as several voices intersect, bringing the principal melody clearly to the fore while giving appropriate weight to the inner voices and accompanimental motion. The chains of small notes should not sound mechanical; instead, performers should shape them with a clear sense of phrase direction and breathing. Carefully projecting the tension and release of each passage and connecting dynamic changes to the larger musical arc brings out both the brilliance of the technique and the work’s musical depth.