'Di tanti palpiti' (Trancred) Variations

Michele GiulianiOp.1

RomanticObscuretheme-and-variationsC majorAllegro4/4~8 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

This is an alternate edition of the Giuliani variations on the popular Tancredi theme. It is distinguished by its focus on decorative brilliance and idiomatic keyboard passage-work.

Teacher notes

Achieving clarity and rhythmic precision in the fast, virtuosic variations is the main focus.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosornamentationflowing-sixteenths

Mood

brilliantenergeticdramatic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Di tanti palpiti' (Trancred) Variations (Op.1) by Michele Giuliani?

'Di tanti palpiti' (Trancred) Variations (Op.1) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play 'Di tanti palpiti' (Trancred) Variations?

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.

How long is 'Di tanti palpiti' (Trancred) Variations?

A typical performance of 'Di tanti palpiti' (Trancred) Variations (Op.1) lasts about 8 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Di tanti palpiti' (Trancred) Variations?

'Di tanti palpiti' (Trancred) Variations (Op.1) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'Di tanti palpiti' (Trancred) Variations?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'Di tanti palpiti'-Cavatina Variations (Tancred) by Michele Giuliani, Bataille by Louis Moreau Gottschalk, 'When Meteor Lights' with Variations by Ferdinand Ries — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.