Question 1

How hard is Concert Paraphrase on Mendelssohn's 'Sommernachtstraum' (S.410) by Franz Liszt?

Accepted Answer

Concert Paraphrase on Mendelssohn's 'Sommernachtstraum' (S.410) is rated Henle level 9 of 9 — virtuoso repertoire, roughly concert / virtuoso level. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 10.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Concert Paraphrase on Mendelssohn's 'Sommernachtstraum'?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable at Henle level 9 — meaning you can already play level 8–9 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 Paraphrase on Mendelssohn's 'Sommernachtstraum'?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Concert Paraphrase on Mendelssohn's 'Sommernachtstraum' (S.410) lasts about 12 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Concert Paraphrase on Mendelssohn's 'Sommernachtstraum'?

Accepted Answer

Concert Paraphrase on Mendelssohn's 'Sommernachtstraum' (S.410) 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 Paraphrase on Mendelssohn's 'Sommernachtstraum'?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor by Franz Liszt, Capriccio alla turca sur des motifs de Beethoven by Franz Liszt, Capriccio alla turca on Ruins of Athens by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.