A Greeting to Anton Rubinstein, TH 86

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

RomanticSpecialistimpromptuE-flat majorAllegro con brio3/4~3 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10ABRSM 8

About this piece

Tchaikovsky's 'A Greeting to Anton Rubinstein,' TH 86, is a brief, celebratory piece likely composed as a tribute. It is characterized by its brilliant, energetic character and its rich, virtuosic piano writing.

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Teacher notes

The main technical challenge lies in executing the rapid scales and arpeggios with control and power.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosoctave-runslarge-chordsdramatic-contrast

Mood

energeticbrilliantpassionate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is A Greeting to Anton Rubinstein, TH 86 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky?

A Greeting to Anton Rubinstein, TH 86 is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 10.

What level do I need to play A Greeting to Anton Rubinstein, TH 86?

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.

How long is A Greeting to Anton Rubinstein, TH 86?

A typical performance of A Greeting to Anton Rubinstein, TH 86 lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for A Greeting to Anton Rubinstein, TH 86?

A Greeting to Anton Rubinstein, TH 86 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.