2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4

Samuil Feinberg

ModernSpecialistcaprice~5 min
H8
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10

About this piece

Feinberg's cadenza is characterized by its technical bravura and dense, almost Rachmaninoff-esque harmonic language. It demands high agility and a powerful command of the piano's full register.

Teacher notes

The main challenge is maintaining clarity during rapid, high-velocity runs and dense octave passages.

Technical focus

speed-agilityfinger-independenceoctave-runs

Mood

brilliantenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4 by Samuil Feinberg?

2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4 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 Piano Concerto No.4?

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 Piano Concerto No.4?

A typical performance of 2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4 lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4?

2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4 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 Piano Concerto No.4?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Rhapsody in Blue (Solo Piano) by George Gershwin, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor by Franz Liszt, Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.