Allegro appassionato in C minor

Antoni Stolpe

RomanticObscuresonataC minorAllegro appassionato2/4~5 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10ABRSM 8

About this piece

Antoni Stolpe was a brilliant but short-lived Polish composer whose piano music is heavily influenced by the virtuoso tradition of the mid-19th century. This piece is technically demanding and harmonically dense.

Teacher notes

Master the stamina required for the driving octave passages throughout the piece.

Technical focus

octave-runsspeed-agilitylarge-chordsdramatic-contrast

Mood

dramaticpowerfulbrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro appassionato in C minor by Antoni Stolpe?

Allegro appassionato in C minor is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 10.

What level do I need to play Allegro appassionato in C minor?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 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 Allegro appassionato in C minor?

A typical performance of Allegro appassionato in C minor lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allegro appassionato in C minor?

Allegro appassionato in C minor is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Allegro appassionato in C minor?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Wanderer Fantasy in C major by Franz Schubert, Belfagor by Ottorino Respighi, Rhapsodie espagnole by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.