Allegro Grazioso

William Sterndale BennettOp.18

RomanticObscureAllegro3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

William Sterndale Bennett was a pivotal figure in English Romantic music. This piece exemplifies his melodic, Mendelssohnian style with graceful, idiomatic figurations.

Teacher notes

Developing a fluid and expressive legato in the right hand is essential for this piece.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatoflowing-sixteenths

Mood

elegantlyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro Grazioso (Op.18) by William Sterndale Bennett?

Allegro Grazioso (Op.18) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Allegro Grazioso?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 Grazioso?

A typical performance of Allegro Grazioso (Op.18) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allegro Grazioso?

Allegro Grazioso (Op.18) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Allegro Grazioso?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Andante favori by Ludwig van Beethoven, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.