advanced

Allegro H 139

Fanny Mendelssohn

What's this piece like?
This is one of Fanny Mendelssohn’s early piano compositions, written in 1824 when she was just 18 years old. It explores an agitated and relentless character created by the 16th notes that run throughout the entire piece, making this piece an excellent study in dexterity and light finger action.
Who's this piece for?
Great piece for advanced pianists who want to expand their repertoire and learn more about the music of Mendelssohn.
1-2 pages
Romantic
C minor

MOOD: Agitated and dramatic.

TECHNIQUE: Right hand and scales.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 9
Equivalent to ABRSM level 8
Equivalent to Suzuki book 7
More like this
View all

Étude

F. Chopin

Etude

S. Heller

Ballade

J.F. Burgmüller

Storm

J.F. Burgmüller

Allegro assai

F. Mendelssohn

Prelude

T. Brown

Prelude

T. Brown

Etude

S. Heller

Farewell

J.F. Burgmüller

Agitato

J.F. Burgmüller

Écossaise

F. Chopin

Gentle Plaint

J.F. Burgmüller

Inquietude

J.F. Burgmüller

Teasing

E. Bloch

Summer Storm

W. Gillock

Witches' Dance

E. Kullak

Subscribe to read and download the full score.

Loading score preview...

1821

Mexico gains independence from Spain with the Treaty of Córdoba.

1821

Napoleon Bonaparte dies in exile on the island of Saint Helena.

1822

Prince Pedro declared Brazil independent from Portugal and was crowned as Emperor Dom Pedro I of Brazil.

1823

U.S. Monroe Doctrine warns European nations not to interfere in Western Hemisphere.

1824

Klavierstücke H 139 was composed by F. Mendelssohn at the age of 19 years old.

1824

Beethoven's finishes his 9th Symphony Opus 125.

1824

Mexico becomes a republic, three years after declaring independence from Spain.

1825

First passenger-carrying railroad in England is constructed.

1826

Nicéphore Niépce takes the world's first photograph.

Would you like to watch a synthesia of this piece?
Tap below to make your request.

Sign in to request
Other releases