10 Variations on 'Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre'

Anton Eberl

ClassicalObscuretheme-and-variationsvariationsG majorAllegretto2/4~5 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Anton Eberl's contribution to the Malbrough tune captures the style of the Viennese school, emphasizing rhythmic precision and decorative brilliance. It is a stylistically faithful work that mirrors the popular tastes of the late 18th-century salon.

Teacher notes

Maintain consistent dynamic contrast between the thematic statements and the decorative variations.

Technical focus

alberti-bassornamentationarticulationfinger-independence

Mood

elegantplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 10 Variations on 'Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre' by Anton Eberl?

10 Variations on 'Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre' is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play 10 Variations on 'Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre'?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is 10 Variations on 'Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre'?

A typical performance of 10 Variations on 'Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre' lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 10 Variations on 'Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre'?

10 Variations on 'Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre' is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 10 Variations on 'Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre'?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 11 Variations on 'Ascouta Jeannette' by Anton Eberl, 12 Variations on 'Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen' from 'Die Zauberflöte' by Anton Eberl, 12 Variations on 'Freudin sanfter Herzentrieb' by Anton Eberl — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.