liszt paganinni etude no 5

[Helen]

im t hinking if learning this
is it hard?  like compared to chopin etudes or la campanella etc?
who here has learnt this?
id appreciate any help
thanx

[frederic]

Oh... No.5!! Yes.. i was confused when i read the other topic you sent. Yes, i'm learning it right now. It's quite easy, i think. But... yes.... BUT.... i warn you, the bit where you have to cross your hand over, yes, it might drive you crazy, that. It can get really confusing. It sounds so simple and not impressive but its actually harder than it sounds. But besides that... No...its quite easy and extremely easy to memorise.