"To enlarge upon pianoforte technique when referring to a composition which is an exalted outery of revoit - to set down fingerings for pages wherein the emotions of a whole race of people are alive and throbbing - to compose practical exercises for music pregnant with the mysterious and terrible force of genius, may appear an odd misunderstanding of the deep inner meaning of this Study and a dull appreciation indeed of the pathetic and exalted element which composes its particular essence. Nevertheless, the throbbing, the sweep and the marked vigour which run through its pages will only be truthfully rendered by the performer who has overcome the difficulties and who can completely ignore the numerous technical obstacles which lie between him and the feelings he must express. Consequently, the study of compositions similar to this one should be approached with an unassuming and respectful attitude which are in theselves the proof of that comprehension which lends dignity and nobleness to virtuosity though the latter is subjected to interpretation."
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