Capriccio di Concerto 'Mefistofele'

Luigi HuguesOp.104

RomanticObscurecapriceB minorAllegro agitato2/4~6 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 7

About this piece

This piece is a flashy operatic paraphrase based on Boito's Mefistofele by the composer and flautist Luigi Hugues. It functions as a bravura salon piece typical of late 19th-century Italian piano music.

Teacher notes

Achieving precise articulation in the fast, agitated passages is essential for maintaining the diabolical character.

Technical focus

speed-agilityfinger-independencedramatic-contrastarticulation

Mood

dramaticenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Capriccio di Concerto 'Mefistofele' (Op.104) by Luigi Hugues?

Capriccio di Concerto 'Mefistofele' (Op.104) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play Capriccio di Concerto 'Mefistofele'?

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 Capriccio di Concerto 'Mefistofele'?

A typical performance of Capriccio di Concerto 'Mefistofele' (Op.104) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Capriccio di Concerto 'Mefistofele'?

Capriccio di Concerto 'Mefistofele' (Op.104) 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 Concerto 'Mefistofele'?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Boléro by Maurice Ravel, Piano Sonata No. 8 'Pathétique' by Ludwig van Beethoven, Prelude in G minor, No. 5 by Sergei Rachmaninoff — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.