Toccata, for Solo Piano (2023, rev. 2024)

This is my Toccata for Solo Piano, a work I constantly churn over and revise.
Generally in the style of the 20th century Toccatas by Maurice Ravel, Sergei Prokofiev & the lesser known Dimitar Nenov, which are really brilliant pieces that no doubt have influenced me past the initial choice in genre.
"Toccata" literally translates to "Touched" and refers to a renaissance/baroque genre of keyboard music characterised by virtuosic & flashy keyboard writing.
For good examples, see the Bach family's long line of toccata-writing.
In terms of writing my own, I aim to write a virtuosic showpiece that also reflects my Scottish heritage (via melodic choice & ornamentation) and has a great feeling of surprising, extended harmony.
Playback created with Musesounds in Musescore 4, as I currently cannot play it. I am learning it, but we'll see if that goes anywhere.
Feedback is always appreciated!
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