MacDowell - Hungarian - Op. 39, No. 12
ID 1469 · MacDowell, Edward · Piano · Level 8 · Points 350000
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First published: unknown. Completeness: unknown.MacDowell’s Hungarian, Op. 39, No. 12, is a fiery miniature on a larger scale, driven by rapid figures, emphatic chords, and abrupt changes of register. The Presto con fuoco marking suits its restless alternation between light motion and forceful outbursts. A terse opening call releases a stream of quick notes. Repeated figures, chromatic rises, and broad runs build into strongly accented passages before the texture drops away into a striking silence. The next episode contrasts commanding chordal statements with rushing replies, low octaves, and bright trills. The earlier flowing material returns, but a more extended continuation pushes through shifting harmonies and heavier bass motion. A long crescendo leads into wide-ranging octaves and a furious final surge. After the energy briefly subsides into the lower register, a pause makes the last explosive chords especially abrupt. Interesting fact: silence is part of this piece’s drama—the score includes two consecutive full measures of rest early on, as well as another complete pause shortly before the final outburst.
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