Caprice espagnol

Moritz MoszkowskiOp.37

RomanticKnowncapriceA majorAllegro con spirito3/8~5 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10ABRSM 8

About this piece

Moszkowski's Caprice espagnol is a quintessential late-Romantic display piece full of Iberian flair. It is famous for its shimmering textures, rapid arpeggios, and virtuosic demands.

Teacher notes

The piece requires highly developed stamina and precision in executing rapid, cascading arpeggios.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosoctave-runsrubato

Mood

brilliantenergeticpassionate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Caprice espagnol (Op.37) by Moritz Moszkowski?

Caprice espagnol (Op.37) 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 Caprice espagnol?

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 Caprice espagnol?

A typical performance of Caprice espagnol (Op.37) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Caprice espagnol?

Caprice espagnol (Op.37) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Caprice espagnol?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Boabdil by Moritz Moszkowski, Allegro scherzando by Moritz Moszkowski, Rhapsody in Blue (Solo Piano) by George Gershwin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.