Although titled with the words 'Fantaisie' and 'Caprice,' this work, compared to those by contemporary composers bearing similar titles, exhibits a restrained display of virtuosity. Instead, the focus is on achieving formal coherence through the use of only essential notes. The entire piece consists of an introduction and five sections, separated by double bar lines. In each section, the introductory motif, a subsequent Schumann-esque theme, and a dotted-rhythm theme are skillfully developed, and the juxtaposed musical sections are interconnected. The writing, though seemingly simple at first glance, is highly symphonic, with parts meticulously crafted to evoke woodwind and string instruments. Although Hiller wrote almost exclusively piano music and Lieder throughout his life, his profound understanding of orchestral works is evident here.