MENDELSSOHN Capriccio Brillant in B minor (Op. 22) Score

"Written during the composer's second visit to England, Felix Mendelssohn's Capriccio brillant, Op. 22, is a charming example of the composer's pianistic art. The Andante introduction is a gentle, unassuming melody with a light touch of melancholy, enriched by a discreet arpeggiated accompaniment. This reflective, languid mood is suddenly shattered by the Allegro con fuoco, which starts with a nervous, kinetic cascade of arpeggios that eventually leads into the rather square, march-like principal theme. As a contrast to this theme, which is reiterated by both piano and orchestra, Mendelssohn introduces the truly capriccioso segments of the work, energetic bursts which are not easily defined as fully developed musical ideas. Nevertheless, the solo part, which showcases octaves, chromatic runs, and dizzying arpeggios, never lapses into technical display for its own sake. Mendelssohn's fluid virtuosity, even when listeners wonder where it might lead, possesses a truly satisfying charm which amply compensates for the work's conventional harmonies and predictable thematic development."
- Zoran Minderovic on AllMusic
Performed by Cyprien Katsaris, Kurt Masur and Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

[@robinwright8480]

I've loved it for 65 years.

[@poofsru]

Just heard this on the radio and loved it instantly. Beginning of the piece reminds me of Oscar Petersons song hymn to freedom

[@joshuafugate9648]

Beautiful! It's a shame this piece isn't more well known.

[@Dylonely42]

Underrated amazing composition.

[@SamStormsKBD]

Excellent work, man! Hope your channel gets thousands of subs 🙌🏻

[@quaver1239]

Love this! Thank you, and double thank you for including the score. Makes the music doubly pleasurable. Looking forward to much more from you. This one is a gem.

[@DavidFelipeAlvaradoSalas]

Excellent upload! Keep up the good work!

[@jimwinchester339]

Had no idea this piece was that difficult. Thank you for publishing the score.

[@sousafan100]

all i can say is wow...

[@farrelpermadi5471]

Thanks! This is wonderful piece

[@migueliusart7529]

Grandioso

[@user-ux9kb6li3l]

very cool😊

[@mrbrianmccarthy]

I like the intro and all the minor stuff after the intro. The entrance of the d major theme to me (At 4:20) feels a bit garish and over the top, I don't think mendelssohn prepares the listener for it, and the character is so incongruous with what went before. To me, it's a weakness in this otherwise great composition. I would have left it out , or introduced it on piano in the minor first before just plowing into it in D major. But that's just my opinion----

[@petermerelis]

agreed, too saccharine.