Allegro de concert

Felix BlumenfeldOp.7

RomanticSpecialistfantasyB minorAllegro4/4~8 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10

About this piece

A post-Lisztian virtuoso display piece that demands significant technical prowess. It is distinctive for its heavy Romantic pathos and expansive piano writing.

Teacher notes

Focus on the execution of heavy, dense chordal passages without sacrificing tone quality.

Technical focus

speed-agilityoctave-runslarge-chordsrubato

Mood

passionatedramaticbrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro de concert (Op.7) by Felix Blumenfeld?

Allegro de concert (Op.7) 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.7) lasts about 8 minutes.

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

Allegro de concert (Op.7) 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 Ballade in the Form of Variations by Felix Blumenfeld, 'Sur mer' (Etude) by Felix Blumenfeld, Bourrée fantasque by Emmanuel Chabrier — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.