Boléro de concert

Camille StamatyOp.18

RomanticObscureboleroE majorAllegro brillante3/4~5 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

Stamaty's bolero is a virtuosic showpiece that explores the full range of the keyboard through expansive broken-chord patterns. It is characterized by its dramatic transitions and highly idiomatic writing for the piano.

Teacher notes

Developing the stamina for the wide-span arpeggiated sections is essential for a clean performance.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggioswide-span

Mood

brilliantenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Boléro de concert (Op.18) by Camille Stamaty?

Boléro de concert (Op.18) 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 Boléro de concert?

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 Boléro de concert?

A typical performance of Boléro de concert (Op.18) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Boléro de concert?

Boléro de concert (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 Boléro de concert?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor by Frédéric Chopin, Rondo capriccioso in E major by Felix Mendelssohn, Rondo a capriccio in G major by Ludwig van Beethoven — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.