🇫🇷Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc ： Capriccio after “Le bal masqué” in C-Dur

Based on the finale of “Le bal masqué,” this Capriccio is a brilliant work for two pianos, distinguished by Poulenc’s characteristic wit and buoyant momentum. Lively rhythms, crisp accents, and unexpected changes of expression propel the music forward, while the interplay of the two pianos’ sonorities and gestures provides one of its main attractions. Alongside its bright, vivacious passages, listeners should also attend to the songful moments that emerge within the flow. In performance, it is important to preserve the flexibility of the tempo and the sharpness of the accents, coordinate the two instruments as a single ensemble, and give the music ample momentum without losing its lightness.