Allegro de concerto

Branca Bilhar

RomanticObscurefantasyD minorAllegro4/4~6 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 7

About this piece

A rare concert piece by the Brazilian composer Branca Bilhar, reflecting the influence of European Romanticism on South American piano composition. It combines bravura technique with expressive melodic lines.

Teacher notes

Mastery of wide-spanning arpeggios is necessary to achieve the intended brilliance.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosoctave-runscantabilepedaling

Mood

dramaticbrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro de concerto by Branca Bilhar?

Allegro de concerto is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play Allegro de concerto?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 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 concerto?

A typical performance of Allegro de concerto lasts about 6 minutes.

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

Allegro de concerto 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 concerto?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Belfagor by Ottorino Respighi, Allegro de Concert by Alexander Scriabin, Boabdil by Moritz Moszkowski — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.