These two scenes are characteristic of Schubert's later works, showcasing his profound ability to blend lyricism with dramatic intensity. They are notable for their rich harmonic language and expressive melodic lines.
Mastering the complex emotional shifts and maintaining a singing tone through demanding passages is crucial.
2 Szenen aus dem Schauspiel Lacrimas(Op.124) (D.857) 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 Szenen aus dem Schauspiel Lacrimas(Op.124) (D.857) lasts about 8 minutes.
2 Szenen aus dem Schauspiel Lacrimas(Op.124) (D.857) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.