This is an identical work to the previous entry, showcasing C.P.E. Bach's approach to the Folia theme. It features varied textures that bridge the gap between late Baroque and early Classical keyboard writing.
Students must focus on the clarity of the voice leading during the rapid variation passages.
Comparable difficulty and character — good candidates for what to learn next.
12 Variations auf die Folie d'Espagne 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.
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.
A typical performance of 12 Variations auf die Folie d'Espagne lasts about 6 minutes.
12 Variations auf die Folie d'Espagne is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.
Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 12 Variations auf die Folie d'Espagne, Wq.118/9 (H.263) by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Alla polacca in D major, H.217 by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Solfegetto in C minor, H 220 by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.