Morceau de salon, étude de perfectionnement, S.142
Romantic ÉtudePiece Piano solo ~5 min
In brief

This Liszt salon piece blends dazzling virtuosity with singing moments, alternating flashes of technical display and lyrical passages that require expressive presence even in fast runs. Technique: you will face Passages rapides (4.0/5) that demand clean finger articulation and weight control to shape small figures without sacrificing speed, and Gammes et arpèges (4.0/5) requiring fluid wrist movement and economy of motion to keep clarity and evenness across the keyboard. Composed in the Romantic period, this study-for-perfection sits within Liszt's set of salon pieces and études aimed at advancing pianistic virtuosity while remaining suitable for intimate performance. (No specific, confidently identified reference recording is provided.)

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MusicCoach difficulty
76/100
Advanced
Likely range : 64–88/100
Confidence : 38% · to confirm
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Exam grade
About grade 8

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050100

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Relative difficulty
56%
Among Franz Liszt
88%
Era Romantic
72%
Genre
Estimated skills
Technique
Scales and arpeggios
1
Technique
Fast passages
1
Pedaling
Sustain pedal
1
Style
Romantic style
1
Rhythm
Tempo rubato
1
Technique
Legato
1
Interpretation
Dynamics
1
Technique
General technique
1
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