The Danza Giocoso Late Intermediate piano duet begins with a cantabile opening in 3/4 time, serving as an introduction to a lively dance in 6/8, marked Allegro giocoso. The introduction to this duet is filled with lush harmonies and lyrical melodic lines, while the dance is an excellent study in articulation and scale-like passages. The duet builds to an exciting and dramatic conclusion that will appeal to both audiences and performers. The secondo and primo parts are equal in difficulty and share melodic ideas.

Commissioned by the Northwest Suburban Music Teachers Association of Illinois, the Danza Giocoso Late Intermediate piano duet honors the memory of an active member for her many years of service to the organization.