Allegro de Concert

Alexander ScriabinOp.18

RomanticKnownfantasyB-flat minorAllegro de Concert4/4~6 min
H8
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9

About this piece

Scriabin's 'Allegro de Concert' Op. 18 is a fiery and emotionally charged work from his early period, showcasing his burgeoning harmonic language. It is characterized by its sweeping melodic lines and dramatic, chordal passages.

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Teacher notes

Developing the necessary power and control for the large chords while maintaining a singing melodic line is a significant challenge.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosfinger-independencelarge-chordsrubatodramatic-contrast

Mood

passionatedramaticpowerfulenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro de Concert (Op.18) by Alexander Scriabin?

Allegro de Concert (Op.18) is rated Henle level 8 of 9 — concert repertoire, roughly diploma level. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play Allegro de Concert?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 8 — meaning you can already play level 7–8 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 de Concert?

A typical performance of Allegro de Concert (Op.18) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allegro de Concert?

Allegro de Concert (Op.18) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.