12 Variations on 'Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen' from 'Die Zauberflöte'

Anton Eberl

ClassicalObscuretheme-and-variationsvariationsE-flat majorAllegro2/4~12 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

Anton Eberl, a contemporary of Beethoven and student of Mozart, composed these variations on the famous Papageno-Papagena duet. The work displays more pianistic flair and virtuosity than the typical Mozartian variation set.

Teacher notes

The performer must manage the wider span of the arpeggiated figures in the later variations.

Technical focus

arpeggiosornamentationspeed-agilityvoicingarticulation

Mood

energeticbrilliantelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 12 Variations on 'Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen' from 'Die Zauberflöte' by Anton Eberl?

12 Variations on 'Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen' from 'Die Zauberflöte' 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 12 Variations on 'Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen' from 'Die Zauberflöte'?

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 12 Variations on 'Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen' from 'Die Zauberflöte'?

A typical performance of 12 Variations on 'Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen' from 'Die Zauberflöte' lasts about 12 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 12 Variations on 'Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen' from 'Die Zauberflöte'?

12 Variations on 'Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen' from 'Die Zauberflöte' is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 12 Variations on 'Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen' from 'Die Zauberflöte'?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 12 Variations on 'Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen' from Mozart's 'Die Zauberflöte' by Anton Eberl, Caprice et rondeau by Anton Eberl, 11 Variations on 'Ascouta Jeannette' by Anton Eberl — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.