The dictionary definition of Blitz is any sudden, overwhelming attack, particularly from the air. It is also a shortened form of the German word Blitzkrieg, literally meaning a lightning war.
The piece is a test of skill, nerve and stamina, culminating in an aural ‘Blitz’ of great ferocity.
The tempo markings in this piece are intended merely as a guide to performers. The composer is particularly anxious that they should not be considered inviolate.
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