Capriccio à la hongroise

Aline HundtOp.12

RomanticObscurecapriceAllegro~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This piece by Aline Hundt is a characteristic salon work inspired by Hungarian folk idioms. It utilizes stylistic flourishes common in the 19th-century concert repertoire.

Teacher notes

Focus on balancing the lively character with the melodic grace required in the contrasting sections.

Technical focus

rubatocantabilespeed-agility

Mood

energeticelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Capriccio à la hongroise (Op.12) by Aline Hundt?

Capriccio à la hongroise (Op.12) 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 Capriccio à la hongroise?

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 Capriccio à la hongroise?

A typical performance of Capriccio à la hongroise (Op.12) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Capriccio à la hongroise?

Capriccio à la hongroise (Op.12) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Capriccio à la hongroise?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballade by Aline Hundt, Ballade by Aline Hundt, Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.