2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4

Nikolai Karlovich Medtner

ModernSpecialistfantasy~5 min
H8
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10

About this piece

This is a duplicate reference to Medtner's highly individualistic cadenza for the Fourth Piano Concerto. It is marked by its idiosyncratic harmonic progressions and extreme pianistic demands.

Teacher notes

The primary hurdle is the integration of complex, layered textures that require advanced hand independence.

Technical focus

large-chordspolyrhythmdramatic-contrast

Mood

passionatedramatic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4 by Nikolai Karlovich Medtner?

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 2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto 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.