'O ffuoco

Richard Barthélemy

RomanticObscureromanceC minorAllegro agitato4/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 6

About this piece

Richard Barthélemy's 'O ffuoco' is a tempestuous piece that utilizes harmonic tension to represent fire. It shows a greater degree of keyboard virtuosity compared to typical salon miniatures.

Teacher notes

The main challenge is executing the large chords and rapid passages with controlled intensity.

Technical focus

dramatic-contrastspeed-agilitylarge-chords

Mood

dramaticpowerful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'O ffuoco by Richard Barthélemy?

'O ffuoco is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play 'O ffuoco?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 'O ffuoco?

A typical performance of 'O ffuoco lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'O ffuoco?

'O ffuoco is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'O ffuoco?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'E mmanovre by Richard Barthélemy, Allegro in A major by Max Reger, Allegro con brio in B minor by Ferdinand Praeger — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.