Composed in 1886, the 15 Études de virtuosité, Op. 72, constitute one of the masterpieces of Romantic piano literature. Each study explores a specific technical aspect—velocity, independence of hands, double notes, octaves, legato, etc.—while maintaining a refined musicality and a typically Moszkowskian melodic charm. Brilliant without being purely academic, these studies are ideal for advanced pianists wishing to combine technical rigor with musical enjoyment. Several of them (notably Nos. 1, 6, and 11) are regularly performed in concert for their brilliance and expressiveness.
