Which piece is more difficult? (Brahms)

[presto agitato]

Please explain your reazons

Thanks

[pita bread]

Op. 76/1 is much more awkward to play especially if you have small hands.

[stevea]

Most definitely the Capriccio, especially if you have small hands as pita bread pointed out. It's just a generally more awkward piece. Op. 118 No. 2 fits the hands well.

Even though they are from different opuses, I think they make a great pairing, because of the contrasts and the key relationships. They just sound great together.

[dnephi]

That's 116-2.

[pianistimo]

what about the 'ossia' part in the opus 116 #2?  i think that looks more difficult.  even with small hands, the capriccio isn't that hard if you don't try to reach everything.  you just bring your hands to the notes.  if you play fast enough, there are no breaks.  and, it fits into your hand.  frankly, i find playing large chords the difficult thing.  also, any secrets to that 'ossia' part?

can you choose whether you want to play the top line that's written OR the ossia?  you wouldn't play both together, right?!