Allegro de concert

Charles DeliouxOp.75

RomanticObscurefantasyA-flat majorAllegro con brio4/4~7 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10ABRSM 8

About this piece

Charles Delioux was a student of Zimmermann who produced many bravura works for the piano. This piece highlights the mid-Romantic penchant for dramatic, high-energy concert etude-style writing.

Teacher notes

Students must manage the dense, energetic chordal textures while maintaining a consistent tempo.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosoctave-runslarge-chordsarticulation

Mood

brilliantpassionate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro de concert (Op.75) by Charles Delioux?

Allegro de concert (Op.75) 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.75) lasts about 7 minutes.

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

Allegro de concert (Op.75) 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, Polonaise in A-flat major by Frédéric Chopin, Bourrée fantasque by Emmanuel Chabrier — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.