Andante sensibilissimo

Franz Liszt

RomanticSpecialistromanceAndante sensibilissimo4/4~4 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

Identical to S.701c, this piece exhibits the advanced harmonic exploration characteristic of Liszt's final creative years. It avoids showmanship in favor of deep, spiritual resonance.

Teacher notes

Pay close attention to the pedaling to maintain clarity during harmonic shifts.

Technical focus

pedalingrubatovoicingcantabilelarge-chords

Mood

atmosphericintimatetender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Andante sensibilissimo by Franz Liszt?

Andante sensibilissimo 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 Andante sensibilissimo?

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 Andante sensibilissimo?

A typical performance of Andante sensibilissimo lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Andante sensibilissimo?

Andante sensibilissimo is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Andante sensibilissimo?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Andante sensibilissimo by Franz Liszt, Un sospiro by Franz Liszt, Consolation No. 3 by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.