Allegro de concert

Charles Samuel Bovy-LysbergOp.50

RomanticObscurefantasyE-flat majorAllegro2/4~8 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10ABRSM 8

About this piece

This is a virtuosic showpiece by Swiss composer Charles Samuel Bovy-Lysberg designed for the salon. It features elaborate passagework and typical mid-19th-century technical display patterns.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge lies in executing the rapid, sparkling runs with clarity and precision across the keyboard.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosoctave-runsarticulationwide-span

Mood

brilliantenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro de concert (Op.50) by Charles Samuel Bovy-Lysberg?

Allegro de concert (Op.50) 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 de concert?

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 de concert?

A typical performance of Allegro de concert (Op.50) lasts about 8 minutes.

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

Allegro de concert (Op.50) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Allegro de concert?

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