Capriccio brillante sur 'Il Bravo'

Clemente Zannetti

RomanticObscurecaprice~6 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

This is a variant entry for the work based on 'Il Bravo' by Clemente Zannetti. Like its counterpart, it focuses on virtuosic operatic paraphrasing typical of 19th-century keyboard repertoire.

Teacher notes

Ensure the phrasing mimics natural vocal breathing despite the technical density of the accompaniment.

Technical focus

ornamentationcantabilearpeggios

Mood

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Capriccio brillante sur 'Il Bravo' by Clemente Zannetti?

Capriccio brillante sur 'Il Bravo' is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Capriccio brillante sur 'Il Bravo'?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 brillante sur 'Il Bravo'?

A typical performance of Capriccio brillante sur 'Il Bravo' lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Capriccio brillante sur 'Il Bravo'?

Capriccio brillante sur 'Il Bravo' is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Capriccio brillante sur 'Il Bravo'?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Blaník, JB 1:112/6 by Bedřich Smetana, Bohemian Girl - Brilliant Fantasia by Sydney Smith, Bohemian Girl Fantasie by Charles Kunkel — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.