Cantico del sol di Francesco d'Assisi

Franz LisztS.4

RomanticSpecialistfantasyE majorLento4/4~10 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10ABRSM 8

About this piece

This piece is the piano version of Liszt's choral work, setting the poem by Saint Francis of Assisi. It is distinguished by its profound spiritual tone and wide-ranging arpeggiated textures.

Teacher notes

The performer must navigate the complex voicing of the rolling chords to ensure the melody remains dominant.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatolarge-chordsvoicing

Mood

contemplativeserenemysterious

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Cantico del sol di Francesco d'Assisi (S.4) by Franz Liszt?

Cantico del sol di Francesco d'Assisi (S.4) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 10.

What level do I need to play Cantico del sol di Francesco d'Assisi?

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 Cantico del sol di Francesco d'Assisi?

A typical performance of Cantico del sol di Francesco d'Assisi (S.4) lasts about 10 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Cantico del sol di Francesco d'Assisi?

Cantico del sol di Francesco d'Assisi (S.4) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Cantico del sol di Francesco d'Assisi?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ave Maria after Schubert S558 by Franz Liszt, Ave Maria (Die Glocken von Rom) by Franz Liszt, Ave Maria (The Bells of Rome) by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.