Ligeti György Sándor ： Capriccio No.1 Allegro Capriccioso

The first piece in Ligeti’s Two Capriccios is a piano work in which lightness and capricious expression intersect, as its title suggests. Short musical ideas shift in succession, while a keen rhythmic sense and contrasts of register drive the music forward. One of its principal attractions lies in shaping the overall flow while clearly bringing out the changing character of each passage. In performance, rapid motion should remain precise rather than rushed or rough; careful attention to rests and accents, together with varied dynamics and touch, can bring out the music’s vitality and humor.