'Le Désert' de Felicien David, fantaisie brillante

Eugène KettererOp. 210

RomanticObscurefantasyAllegro~8 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

This is a salon-style fantasia on themes from Felicien David's exoticist orchestral suite Le Désert. It is musically notable for its virtuosic embellishments and atmospheric, travel-inspired melodic lines.

Teacher notes

The performer must navigate the rapid scalar passages while maintaining an airy, exotic character.

Technical focus

arpeggiosspeed-agilityornamentationflowing-sixteenths

Mood

brilliantatmospheric

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Le Désert' de Felicien David, fantaisie brillante (Op. 210) by Eugène Ketterer?

'Le Désert' de Felicien David, fantaisie brillante (Op. 210) 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 'Le Désert' de Felicien David, fantaisie brillante?

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 'Le Désert' de Felicien David, fantaisie brillante?

A typical performance of 'Le Désert' de Felicien David, fantaisie brillante (Op. 210) lasts about 8 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Le Désert' de Felicien David, fantaisie brillante?

'Le Désert' de Felicien David, fantaisie brillante (Op. 210) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'Le Désert' de Felicien David, fantaisie brillante?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'Un ballo in maschera', opéra de Verdi, fantaisie brillante. Op. 241 by Eugène Ketterer, Caprice hongrois by Eugène Ketterer, Caprice fantaisie sur 'Zilda' by Eugène Ketterer — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.