🇭🇺Franz Liszt ： Valse-caprice on motifs from “Lucia” and “Parisina” (Donizetti) Es-Dur S.401/R.155

Based on two motifs from Donizetti’s operas Lucia and Parisina, Liszt transforms them into a brilliant waltz. Elegant passages that bring out the lyrical quality of the melodies mingle with capricious episodes whose character changes lightly and swiftly, while virtuoso writing and dramatic gestures propel the music forward. Following the motifs as they emerge and receive varied treatment, the performer should preserve the pulse of the dance while bringing out the individual character of each melody. The ornaments and passagework in the right hand, along with the leaps, are most effective when played with clarity and suppleness rather than forced power.