Allegro Appassionato Op. 11

Leopoldo Américo Miguez

RomanticObscuresonataF minorAllegro appassionato4/4~6 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 8

About this piece

This is an alternate cataloging of the same work by the Brazilian composer Leopoldo Miguez. It is a quintessential Romantic period showpiece requiring substantial stamina.

Teacher notes

Maintain tonal weight during the large-chord passages to ensure the melody carries over the accompaniment.

Technical focus

dramatic-contrastlarge-chordsoctave-runs

Mood

passionatedramaticpowerful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro Appassionato Op. 11 by Leopoldo Américo Miguez?

Allegro Appassionato Op. 11 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 9.

What level do I need to play Allegro Appassionato Op. 11?

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 Op. 11?

A typical performance of Allegro Appassionato Op. 11 lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allegro Appassionato Op. 11?

Allegro Appassionato Op. 11 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 Op. 11?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballade No.2 by Franz Liszt, Bach- Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (Transcription) by Louis Brassin, Piano Sonata No. 23 'Appassionata' by Ludwig van Beethoven — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.