Allegro di Bravura

Ignaz MoschelesOp.77

RomanticSpecialistfantasyE majorAllegro di bravura2/4~7 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10ABRSM 8

About this piece

Ignaz Moscheles was one of the most prominent virtuosos of his day, and this piece represents the bridge between the late Classical style and early Romantic virtuosity. It is demanding in its reliance on clear, articulated finger work.

Teacher notes

Focus on the crisp, precise articulation required for the rapid triplet and sixteenth-note figures.

Technical focus

speed-agilityoctave-runsfinger-independencearpeggiosarticulation

Mood

brilliantenergeticelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro di Bravura (Op.77) by Ignaz Moscheles?

Allegro di Bravura (Op.77) 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 di Bravura?

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 di Bravura?

A typical performance of Allegro di Bravura (Op.77) lasts about 7 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allegro di Bravura?

Allegro di Bravura (Op.77) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Allegro di Bravura?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Italian Concerto in F major by Johann Sebastian Bach, Waltz in A-flat major by Frédéric Chopin, Bamboula by Louis Moreau Gottschalk — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.