Allegro fuocoso

Antoine François MarmontelOp.118

RomanticObscureetudeC minorAllegro fuocoso4/4~5 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 7

About this piece

Marmontel was a major pedagogue, and this piece functions as an etude for power and bravura playing. It is marked by a fiery, relentless energy typical of late Romantic virtuoso showpieces.

Teacher notes

The challenge is managing fatigue while playing forceful, continuous octaves and large chordal textures.

Technical focus

speed-agilityoctave-runsdramatic-contrastlarge-chords

Mood

dramaticpassionatebrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro fuocoso (Op.118) by Antoine François Marmontel?

Allegro fuocoso (Op.118) 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 fuocoso?

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 fuocoso?

A typical performance of Allegro fuocoso (Op.118) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allegro fuocoso?

Allegro fuocoso (Op.118) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Allegro fuocoso?

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