Allegro di bravura

Franz LisztS.151

RomanticSpecialistfantasyB-flat majorAllegro4/4~10 min
H8
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10ABRSM 8

About this piece

A brilliant and technically demanding work by Liszt, often overlooked compared to his larger sets, yet quintessentially representative of his bravura style. It requires significant physical endurance and keyboard facility.

Teacher notes

The work demands extreme keyboard coverage and the ability to project large, resonant chords through the texture.

Technical focus

speed-agilityoctave-runslarge-chordswide-spandramatic-contrast

Mood

brilliantpassionatepowerful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro di bravura (S.151) by Franz Liszt?

Allegro di bravura (S.151) is rated Henle level 8 of 9 — concert repertoire, roughly diploma level. 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 8 — meaning you can already play level 7–8 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 (S.151) lasts about 10 minutes.

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

Allegro di bravura (S.151) 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 Rhapsodie espagnole by Franz Liszt, Ballade No.2 by Franz Liszt, Cadenza to the first movement of Beethoven's Concerto No.3 by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.