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Each of the three capricci bears a title that defines the specific technical or musical approach envisioned by the composer. The first, Capriccio Tribale, generates an irresistible rhythmic drive through the use of percussive effects and crossed-string techniques. Its “tribal” character evokes so-called primitive rhythms, while the technical language remains strikingly modern. The second, Capriccio Elettrico, is a breathtaking work constructed through the free combination of predefined musical ideas. Rather than a fixed linear score, the composer provides a series of musical “boxes,” leaving it to the performer to determine their order and frequency of repetition. The third and final capriccio, Capriccio Idiomatico, is an exuberant display of relentless speed, built around cascades of rapid arpeggios. Structured simply as two fast sections framing a meditative interlude, the work presents Bonelli at his most compelling. It clearly demonstrates why guitarists regard his compositions as among the most technically demanding in the repertoire, while audiences respond to their organic musicality and visceral energy.