Brahms: Capriccio Op 76-5 or Capriccio Op 116-1

[presto agitato]

Hello friends.

What do you think of those pieces?
Which one do you think is the hardest?

Thanks a lot!

[aaronpetit]

Hello,
So it depends on who you are as a pianist. I would say that most would probably find 116 to be the hardest. For me, its the opposite. The 76 requires a much greatest contrast and pallet of sound. The notes aren't hard but getting some nice legatos and different sounds in the same hand while keeping it all under control at a semi fast tempo is really hard! I am and Octave/Chord connosuier so I have no trouble at all with 116. (I learned the Tchaikovsky Bb concerto cadenza in 10 minutes of practice.) Also, 76 is a little longer. There is more to be found in it interpretively. It is over (in my opinion) a better piece. 116, is a really easy piece as far as understanding the form goes. It can be memorized quickly even with out playing it. I can't think of what else to say. If you have any questions about either one, just let me know. -Aaron