Étincelles (Moszkowski)

[1] This flashy showpiece, as the name suggests, conveys images of flashing sparks through the use of a staccato theme and extremely fast scale passages, which require a great deal of technical ability.

The piece is written in the key of B-flat major and in 3/8 time.

A happy and lively mood is consistent throughout the piece although the dynamics are nearly always quiet.

[3] Étincelles is a popular piece and many famous pianists have recorded it.

In particular the pianist Vladimir Horowitz played the piece frequently as an encore at many of his later concerts.