Question 1

How hard is Concerto sans orchestre (S.524a) by Franz Liszt?

Accepted Answer

Concerto sans orchestre (S.524a) is rated Henle level 8 of 9 — concert repertoire, roughly diploma level. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 10.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Concerto sans orchestre?

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 Concerto sans orchestre?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Concerto sans orchestre (S.524a) lasts about 10 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Concerto sans orchestre?

Accepted Answer

Concerto sans orchestre (S.524a) 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 Concerto sans orchestre?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballade No.2 by Franz Liszt, Cadenza to the first movement of Beethoven's Concerto No.3 by Franz Liszt, Rhapsodie espagnole by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.