Allegro appassionato

Alexander Scriabin

RomanticWell-knownpreludeC-sharp minorAllegro appassionato4/4~10 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 8

About this piece

Scriabin's 'Allegro appassionato' is a tempestuous and harmonically adventurous work, often associated with his early mature style. Its dramatic intensity and rich textures create a powerful, almost overwhelming emotional experience.

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Teacher notes

Master the wide leaps and powerful chordal textures while maintaining a sense of forward momentum.

Technical focus

rubatowide-spanlarge-chordsvoicingdramatic-contrast

Mood

passionatedramaticpowerfulmysterious

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro appassionato by Alexander Scriabin?

Allegro appassionato 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?

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?

A typical performance of Allegro appassionato lasts about 10 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allegro appassionato?

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