12 Pieces for Piano Four Hands

Joachim RaffOp.82

RomanticSpecialistsuiteromance~30 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 6

About this piece

Joachim Raff's '12 Pieces for Piano 4 Hands' offers a collection of accessible and melodically rich works for two players. The pieces are characterized by their pleasing harmonies and often evoke a sense of gentle sentimentality.

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Teacher notes

Developing sensitivity to ensemble playing and a shared sense of phrasing is key.

Technical focus

arpeggiosvoicinglayered-texturecantabile

Mood

lyricalgentlenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 12 Pieces for Piano Four Hands (Op.82) by Joachim Raff?

12 Pieces for Piano Four Hands (Op.82) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play 12 Pieces for Piano Four Hands?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 12 Pieces for Piano Four Hands?

A typical performance of 12 Pieces for Piano Four Hands (Op.82) lasts about 30 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 12 Pieces for Piano Four Hands?

12 Pieces for Piano Four Hands (Op.82) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.