Capriccio for Piano

Wilhelm Lutter

RomanticObscurecaprice~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

A delicate and charming piece by Wilhelm Lutter that focuses on light, decorative passagework. It is distinguished by its subtle, shifting moods and conversational phrasing.

Teacher notes

Achieving balanced voicing between the melody and the delicate accompaniment figures is the main challenge.

Technical focus

flowing-sixteenthsarticulationvoicing

Mood

elegantmysterious

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Capriccio for Piano by Wilhelm Lutter?

Capriccio for Piano 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 for Piano?

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 for Piano?

A typical performance of Capriccio for Piano lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Capriccio for Piano?

Capriccio for Piano is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Capriccio for Piano?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Capriccio for Piano by Wilhelm Lutter, "rüh, wenn die Fanfaren klingen" - Marsch zum Einzug der Sportler by Wilhelm Lutter, 'Valse' for Album des Six by Francis Poulenc — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.