2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto

Nikolai Karlovich Medtner

ModernSpecialistfantasy~5 min
H8
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10

About this piece

Medtner's cadenzas are essentially independent, complex miniature fantasies that re-imagine Beethoven's themes through a late-Romantic, Russian prism. They are rhythmically dense and harmonically sophisticated.

Teacher notes

The performer must navigate thick, multi-layered textures and complex polyrhythms while maintaining momentum.

Technical focus

large-chordspolyrhythmdramatic-contrast

Mood

passionatedramatic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto by Nikolai Karlovich Medtner?

2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto is rated Henle level 8 of 9 — concert repertoire, roughly diploma level. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 10.

What level do I need to play 2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 8 — meaning you can already play level 7–8 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is 2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto?

A typical performance of 2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto?

2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4 by Nikolai Karlovich Medtner, Ballade No.1 by Frederic Chopin, Ballade No.1 by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.