This entry refers to the same work by Nikolay Medtner, exploring the thematic material of Beethoven's G major concerto through a modern lens. It provides a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century interpretation of classical works.
Focus on the execution of heavy, block-chord writing combined with intricate, contrasting melodic lines.
Comparable difficulty and character — good candidates for what to learn next.
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.
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.
A typical performance of 2 Cadenzas to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4 lasts about 5 minutes.
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.
Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballade No.1 by Frederic Chopin, Ballade No.4 by Frédéric Chopin, Ballade No.4 by Frederic Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.