Dem Andenken Petofis, S.195, R111
Romantic Piano solo
In brief

This work by Liszt conveys a melancholic and reflective atmosphere, paying tribute to the spirit of the poet Petőfi. The student will encounter challenges particularly with mastering the rapid passages and complex chords that demand technical agility and appropriate dynamics. Composed during the Romantic period, this piece showcases Liszt's interest in personal expression and emotional nuances, hallmarks of his time.

Estimated difficulty
68/100
Advanced
Confidence : 35% · to confirm
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Difficulty estimate by MusicCoach on a scale of 1 to 100.

Where this work sits
050100

Most works cluster between 45 and 65: a small score gap often marks a real step. The highlighted bar shows this work among those for the same instrument.

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Difficulty sources
OpenAI_AI
68
68/100 normalised
Relative difficulty
32%
Among Franz Liszt
73%
Era Romantic
Genre
Skills developed
Pedaling
Sustain pedal
1
Style
Romantic style
1
Rhythm
Tempo rubato
2
Interpretation
Phrasing
1
Technique
Legato
1
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