Allegro du concerto No.1

Auguste DupontOp.11

RomanticObscureromanceE majorAllegro4/4~8 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 6

About this piece

Auguste Dupont was a celebrated pianist-composer whose concert works mirror the salon style of the mid-19th century. This piece is characterized by its florid, romantic melodic lines layered over active, flowing accompaniment.

Teacher notes

The student must balance the delicate, singing top melody against the dense, decorative harmonic figures in the left hand.

Technical focus

arpeggioscantabilespeed-agilityvoicingflowing-sixteenths

Mood

brilliantpassionateelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro du concerto No.1 (Op.11) by Auguste Dupont?

Allegro du concerto No.1 (Op.11) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play Allegro du concerto No.1?

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 du concerto No.1?

A typical performance of Allegro du concerto No.1 (Op.11) lasts about 8 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allegro du concerto No.1?

Allegro du concerto No.1 (Op.11) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Allegro du concerto No.1?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballade No.2 by Auguste Dupont, Bravura-Valse by Archy Rosenthal, Allegro de Concert pour piano by Vincent Adler — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.