🇫🇷Charles Camille Saint-Saëns ： Allegro appassionato in cis-moll Op.70

This passionate single-movement work unfolds through contrasts between urgent themes and flowing lyricism. In the fast sections, the pianist must maintain strong momentum while keeping the detailed passagework even and clear. In the more tranquil episodes, careful attention to phrasing, breath, and melodic direction is essential. Throughout the piece, the dramatic structure and musical flow become more vivid when the performer shapes the contrasts between sections rather than relying solely on brilliance and force.