Edvard Grieg ： Moods No.2 Scherzo-Impromptu Op.73-2

This short piece combines the lightness characteristic of a scherzo with the expansive freedom suggested by an impromptu. Its finely moving lines contrast with moments of lyrical expression, preserving a vivid and lively mood throughout. While maintaining the momentum of the opening, performers should shape the tone and breathing at changes of character and keep the melody from being obscured. Rather than pursuing speed alone, a light touch and clear rhythm can bring out its humor, while natural flexibility in the improvisatory passages reveals the work’s charm.