Ernst von Dohnányi ： 6 Concert Etudes No.5 in E-Dur Op.28

No. 5 from Dohnányi’s “6 Concert Etudes” combines the advanced technical demands of an étude with the brilliance and musical character of a concert piece. Amid the momentum created by intricate passagework, singing melodic episodes and moments that invite the listener to savor the sonority emerge, creating an appealing contrast with the virtuosic sections. It is important to shape the overall flow broadly and clearly distinguish the character of each passage. In fast runs, avoid stiffness caused by excessive effort, keeping the notes even while maintaining lightness; where the melody comes to the fore, a sense of breath and natural phrasing will bring out the music’s depth.