Composed likely in the 1840s, the Galop in A minor (S. 218) is a short, frenetic, and technically monstrous piano piece by the great virtuoso Franz Liszt. True to its name, it mimics the rapid, hopping dance rhythm of a galop. It is characterized by relentless octaves, blistering jumps, and trills, pushing the limits of pianistic technique. Its extreme difficulty and brevity likely contributed to its obscurity compared to Liszt's larger works.