Ferruccio Busoni ： La Chasse B76

Busoni’s No. 5, “La Chasse,” from Six Études after Paganini, is an arrangement that transforms Paganini’s music into brilliant virtuosity for solo piano. Its lively forward drive suggestive of a hunt, sharp accents, and swift passagework shape its character. Brief gestures appear one after another and propel the music forward, so it is important to preserve the overall flow while bringing out key details. Use a light touch and precise rhythm to keep the movement controlled, and avoid tension in wide-ranging motion and fast passages. By shaping the dynamic contrasts boldly and conveying the vitality of the hunt and the direction of the melody, the virtuosity can be transformed into musical expression.