102

Sergio Aarón Pérez

ModernObscureetude
H5
Henle (estimated)

About this piece

This contemporary piece represents a highly individualized exploration of keyboard sonorities. It is distinct for its angular harmonic language and unorthodox use of the piano's resonance.

Teacher notes

Navigating wide-span chords with accuracy is the primary technical hurdle.

Technical focus

large-chordsdramatic-contrastwide-span

Mood

dramaticmysterious

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 102 by Sergio Aarón Pérez?

102 is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7.

What level do I need to play 102?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

Where can I get free sheet music for 102?

102 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 102?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 1AbAcAbA by Sergio Aarón Pérez, 114 by Sergio Aarón Pérez, 'The King of the Jews' - Incidental Music by Alexander Glazunov — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.