Allegro brillant en forme de sonate

Julius SchulhoffOp.1

RomanticObscuresonataD minorAllegro4/4~6 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 7

About this piece

Schulhoff was a renowned pianist who composed this work to highlight the capabilities of the modern grand piano. It utilizes sonata-form structure as a vehicle for bravura technical display.

Teacher notes

Ensure precision in the rapid scalar runs and wide-spanning broken-chord configurations.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosvoicinglarge-chordsarticulation

Mood

brilliantenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro brillant en forme de sonate (Op.1) by Julius Schulhoff?

Allegro brillant en forme de sonate (Op.1) 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 brillant en forme de sonate?

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 brillant en forme de sonate?

A typical performance of Allegro brillant en forme de sonate (Op.1) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allegro brillant en forme de sonate?

Allegro brillant en forme de sonate (Op.1) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Allegro brillant en forme de sonate?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Allegro capriccio by Julius Schulhoff, Rhapsody in Blue (Solo Piano) by George Gershwin, Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.