Description
Written around 1872 during Alkan's later years, this Toccatina lives up to its name with continuous, light-fingered figuration that requires considerable agility. It is technically demanding, with a high note density that tests finger independence and rhythmic precision, yet it retains a transparent, witty character rather than heavy virtuosity. The piece remains a favorite showcase for pianistic dexterity.
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About the Composer
Charles-Valentin Alkan (1813-1888)
Charles-Valentin Alkan was a French pianist-composer active in Paris alongside Chopin and Liszt, though he lived a famously reclusive life. His music is known for extreme virtuosity combined with harmonic originality and large-scale formal ambition. This site includes two Preludes from Op. 31 and the brilliant Toccatina, Op. 75.
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