Joseph Joachim Raff's "4 Piano Pieces" Op. 196 are lesser-known works that showcase his prolific output and skillful craftsmanship. They typically feature virtuosic passages and a melodious Romantic style.
Demands clean execution of rapid figuration and the ability to project a brilliant tone.
4 Piano Pieces (Op.196) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7.
You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.
4 Piano Pieces (Op.196) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.