Joachim Raff's '2 Scenen' Op. 199 are virtuosic piano pieces, likely showcasing dramatic flair and technical brilliance. They are characterized by their energetic passages and contrasting moods.
Developing rapid finger dexterity and clean execution of arpeggiated figures and octave passages is crucial.
2 Scenen (Op.199) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.
You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 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 Scenen (Op.199) lasts about 4.5 minutes.
2 Scenen (Op.199) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.