Schubert's 12 Graz Waltzes are a delightful collection of short, charming dances that showcase his melodic gift and characteristic Viennese flair. Their charm lies in their seemingly simple yet perfectly crafted structures and varied moods.
Developing a light touch and graceful articulation is crucial for these waltzes.
12 Graz Waltzes(Op.91) (D.924) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.
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.
A typical performance of 12 Graz Waltzes(Op.91) (D.924) lasts about 15 minutes.
12 Graz Waltzes(Op.91) (D.924) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.