11 Variations on a Sclavonian Air

Joseph Mazzinghi

ClassicalObscuretheme-and-variations~6 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This set of variations by Joseph Mazzinghi reflects the light, virtuosic style of the late 18th-century salon repertoire. It is characterized by sparkling passagework and idiomatic keyboard writing typical of the Classical era.

Teacher notes

Students must master the crisp articulation of the rapid sixteenth-note patterns in the variations.

Technical focus

alberti-bassornamentationarticulationflowing-sixteenths

Mood

elegantplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 11 Variations on a Sclavonian Air by Joseph Mazzinghi?

11 Variations on a Sclavonian Air is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play 11 Variations on a Sclavonian Air?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 11 Variations on a Sclavonian Air?

A typical performance of 11 Variations on a Sclavonian Air lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 11 Variations on a Sclavonian Air?

11 Variations on a Sclavonian Air is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 11 Variations on a Sclavonian Air?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 12 Variations on 'Huntsman rest' by Joseph Mazzinghi, The Entertainer by Scott Joplin, Bach-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.