Capriccio di Concert

Alexandre Édouard GoriaOp.40

RomanticObscurecapriceA-flat majorAllegro2/4~8 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10ABRSM 8

About this piece

This is an alternative listing for Goria's Op. 40, representing standard mid-19th-century salon virtuosity. The piece is built on brilliant, showy passagework that exploits the full range of the keyboard.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a high-energy pulse throughout the rapid, shifting textures.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosoctave-runsvoicing

Mood

brilliantenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Capriccio di Concert (Op.40) by Alexandre Édouard Goria?

Capriccio di Concert (Op.40) is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 10.

What level do I need to play Capriccio di Concert?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 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 di Concert?

A typical performance of Capriccio di Concert (Op.40) lasts about 8 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Capriccio di Concert?

Capriccio di Concert (Op.40) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Capriccio di Concert?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Capriccio de concert by Alexandre Édouard Goria, Rhapsody in Blue (Solo Piano) by George Gershwin, Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.