Caprice hongrois

Henry Ketten

RomanticObscurecapriceAllegro moderato2/4~5 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

Henry Ketten was a celebrated virtuoso whose salon pieces were staples of the late Romantic repertoire. This caprice features brilliant, showy runs and demanding finger-work designed to showcase a performer's technical facility.

Teacher notes

Focus on evenness of scale passages and clear articulation during high-speed sections.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosarticulationrubato

Mood

brilliantenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Caprice hongrois by Henry Ketten?

Caprice hongrois is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play Caprice hongrois?

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 Caprice hongrois?

A typical performance of Caprice hongrois lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Caprice hongrois?

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

What pieces are similar to Caprice hongrois?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Caprice hongrois by Henry Ketten, Boléro by Henry Ketten, Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.