11th Mass

Charles Justin

ClassicalObscuresonataC majorAllegro4/4~25 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

This is a classical work originally scored for choir and orchestra, though often adapted for solo piano to facilitate study or intimate performance. It exhibits the structural clarity and homophonic textures typical of late 18th-century liturgical composition.

Teacher notes

The difficulty lies in transcribing the orchestral density effectively, particularly regarding the voicing of chords and orchestral textures.

Technical focus

counterpointarticulationvoicinglarge-chords

Mood

dramaticpowerful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 11th Mass by Charles Justin?

11th Mass is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play 11th Mass?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 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 11th Mass?

A typical performance of 11th Mass lasts about 25 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 11th Mass?

11th Mass is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 11th Mass?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Boléro by Maurice Ravel, Prelude in C-sharp minor, No. 2 by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Prelude in G minor, No. 5 by Sergei Rachmaninoff — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.