Question 1

How hard is Choraltoccata by Imre Lovas?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What level do I need to play Choraltoccata?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How long is Choraltoccata?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Choraltoccata lasts about 5 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Choraltoccata?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What pieces are similar to Choraltoccata?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Belfagor by Ottorino Respighi, 'Aïda' fantaisie by Ernest Nathan, Ballade by Anton de Kontski — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.