Agitato

Francis ThoméOp.50

RomanticKnowncapriceF-sharp minorAgitato4/4~4.5 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 7

About this piece

Francis Thomé's 'Agitato' Op. 50 is a vibrant and technically demanding piece from the Romantic repertoire. Its title suggests a restless and energetic character, likely filled with virtuosic runs and passionate expression.

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Teacher notes

The piece requires significant finger dexterity and stamina to navigate its rapid arpeggios and wide leaps.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggioswide-spandramatic-contrastrubato

Mood

passionatedramaticenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Agitato (Op.50) by Francis Thomé?

Agitato (Op.50) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Agitato?

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.

How long is Agitato?

A typical performance of Agitato (Op.50) lasts about 4.5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Agitato?

Agitato (Op.50) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.