Momento capriccioso
Italian composer
Definition
Capricious moment — an improvisatory, whimsical character piece in rapid motion. Weber's Momento capriccioso in B♭ major is an early concert piece of perpetual-motion character, a showpiece built from a single flowing texture of sixteenth notes.
Interpretive Guidance
The piece must feel spontaneous despite its rigorous construction. Keep the tempo flexible within a steady overall pulse — allow the phrase endings to breathe slightly before launching the next phrase. The B♭ major tonality should sound bright and effortless throughout.