Caprice hongrois

Eugène KettererOp.7b

RomanticObscurecapriceAllegretto2/4~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

This salon-style work exemplifies the light-hearted bravura characteristic of mid-19th-century French piano literature. It is musically distinctive for its imitation of Hungarian rhythmic vitality through typical keyboard virtuosity of the period.

Teacher notes

Maintain a crisp, light touch in the right-hand figurations while keeping the rhythm precise.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosarticulationcantabile

Mood

brilliantenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Caprice hongrois (Op.7b) by Eugène Ketterer?

Caprice hongrois (Op.7b) 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 Caprice hongrois?

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 Caprice hongrois?

A typical performance of Caprice hongrois (Op.7b) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Caprice hongrois?

Caprice hongrois (Op.7b) 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 'Un ballo in maschera', opéra de Verdi, fantaisie brillante. Op. 241 by Eugène Ketterer, 'Le Désert' de Felicien David, fantaisie brillante by Eugène Ketterer, Bohêma by Eugène Ketterer — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.