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This Fantasy in C major alternates bright, virtuosic passages with singing episodes, giving it a lyrical yet capricious character that requires keeping a clear vocal line through ornaments. Technically, you will need to focus on Phrasing (2.5/5) — shaping musical sentences over longer spans without breaking the intent of the phrase — and Legato (2.5/5) — maintaining finger connection and harmonic continuity so the singing passages remain seamless; Nuances (2.5/5) is also necessary to provide subtle dynamic shading between sections. The piece is listed in the catalogue as op. 12, with the precise period not specified here, so it appears as a standalone piano work rather than part of a late-career summation. I do not provide a reference interpretation here because I cannot be fully certain of a specific recording for this work.