brillant

French composer

Definition

Brilliant or glittering — a designation applied by Weber and his contemporaries to concert pieces that foreground dazzling technical display. Weber's Rondo brillant, Polacca brillante, and Aufforderung zum Tanze all belong to this genre of virtuosic concert pieces intended to dazzle audiences in the new public concert halls.

Interpretive Guidance

In Weber's 'brillant' writing, clarity of fast passage work is paramount. The left hand should provide a firm, even accompaniment that never encroaches on the right hand's melodic brilliance. Finger independence and wrist flexibility are more useful than arm weight in this style.

Context

Scope Used by Carl Maria von Weber
Language French

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