'Robert le Diable' Fantaisie

Maurice Strakosch

RomanticObscurefantasyC minorAllegro agitato4/4~7 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 7

About this piece

This fantasy is based on themes from Meyerbeer's opera, composed by the virtuoso Maurice Strakosch. It features typical 19th-century operatic embellishments, including rapid scales and dramatic tremolos.

Teacher notes

The technical difficulty centers on executing the rapid octave passages with evenness and power.

Technical focus

octave-runsspeed-agilitydramatic-contrastwide-span

Mood

dramaticpassionate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Robert le Diable' Fantaisie by Maurice Strakosch?

'Robert le Diable' Fantaisie is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play 'Robert le Diable' Fantaisie?

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 'Robert le Diable' Fantaisie?

A typical performance of 'Robert le Diable' Fantaisie lasts about 7 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Robert le Diable' Fantaisie?

'Robert le Diable' Fantaisie is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'Robert le Diable' Fantaisie?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Banjo, Capriccio Characterisque by Maurice Strakosch, 'Ch'io mi scordi di te?' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Piano Sonata No. 8 'Pathétique' by Ludwig van Beethoven — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.