Concert Study

Ferenc WeiszOp.1 No.1

RomanticObscureetude~3 min
H7
Henle level
ABRSM 6RCM 7

About this piece

These etudes by Ferenc Weisz are typical of late-Romantic pedagogical concert music intended for technical development. They focus on specific keyboard figurations presented with a display-oriented, bravura character.

What makes it challenging

At Henle 7 this is a late-advanced work — the technical demands are serious and sustained. The main demands: fast passage work that stays light and even at tempo; sweeping arpeggio figures that must stay smooth across positions; and fine finger independence within the hand.

Teacher notes

The piece demands perfectly even, rapid finger work across shifting arpeggio patterns.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosfinger-independence

Mood

energeticbrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Concert Study (Op.1 No.1) by Ferenc Weisz?

Concert Study (Op.1 No.1) is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Concert Study?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 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 Concert Study?

A typical performance of Concert Study (Op.1 No.1) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Concert Study?

Concert Study (Op.1 No.1) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Concert Study?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Concert Study by Ferenc Weisz, Concert Study by Ferenc Weisz, Rhapsody in Blue (Solo Piano) by George Gershwin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.