Capriccio di concerto

Giuseppe MartucciOp.24

RomanticObscurecapriceE-flat minorAllegro con spirito2/4~8 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10ABRSM 8

About this piece

A virtuosic Romantic showpiece by the Italian composer Giuseppe Martucci, known for his late-Romantic harmonic language. It demands high-level technical facility and a grand, orchestral approach to the keyboard.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge lies in executing rapid, wide-spanning arpeggiated figures with clarity and dynamic control.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosoctave-runsvoicingdramatic-contrast

Mood

dramaticbrilliantpassionate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Capriccio di concerto (Op.24) by Giuseppe Martucci?

Capriccio di concerto (Op.24) 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 concerto?

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 concerto?

A typical performance of Capriccio di concerto (Op.24) lasts about 8 minutes.

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

Capriccio di concerto (Op.24) 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?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Allegro appassionato op.13 by Giuseppe Martucci, Bourrée fantasque by Emmanuel Chabrier, Allegro de concert by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.