🇫🇷Gabriel Urbain Fauré ： Valse-Caprice No.2 in Des-Dur Op.38

Fauré’s Valse-Caprice No. 2 is a piano piece that builds on a clear waltz pulse while incorporating the capricious flow and brilliant virtuosity characteristic of a caprice. Its lyrical lines change character through delicate ornamentation and shifts in register, creating a contrast between gentler passages and more animated movement. A key point is to connect the sections naturally and preserve the overall flow while allowing the melody to emerge softly above the accompaniment. Rather than forcing the rapid passages, play them lightly by making use of flexibility in the wrists and fingers. Careful pedaling, with changes coordinated to the harmony so that the sound does not become blurred, brings out the music’s elegance and improvisatory spirit.