Question 1

How hard is Concert Fantasy (Op.42) by Franz Reizenstein?

Accepted Answer

Concert Fantasy (Op.42) is rated Henle level 8 of 9 — concert repertoire, roughly diploma level.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Concert Fantasy?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable at Henle level 8 — meaning you can already play level 7–8 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 Concert Fantasy?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Concert Fantasy (Op.42) lasts about 10 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Concert Fantasy?

Accepted Answer

Concert Fantasy (Op.42) 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 Concert Fantasy?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor by Franz Liszt, Bourrée fantasque by Emmanuel Chabrier, Wanderer Fantasy in C major by Franz Schubert — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.