2 Caprices

Joseph Joachim RaffOp.111

RomanticSpecialistcapriceAllegro con fuoco4/4~8 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 8

About this piece

Raff's '2 Caprices' Op.111 are virtuosic showpieces designed to display technical prowess. They likely feature rapid passagework, demanding leaps, and bold harmonic shifts characteristic of late Romanticism.

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Teacher notes

Developing extreme speed and accuracy in both hands, along with the stamina for sustained intensity, is the primary technical hurdle.

Technical focus

speed-agilityleft-hand-independencearpeggiosoctave-runslarge-chords

Mood

energeticbrilliantdramatic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Caprices (Op.111) by Joseph Joachim Raff?

2 Caprices (Op.111) is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play 2 Caprices?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 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 Caprices?

A typical performance of 2 Caprices (Op.111) lasts about 8 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 Caprices?

2 Caprices (Op.111) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.