12 Variations on 'Je suis Lindor'

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartK.354

ClassicalWell-knowntheme-and-variationsvariationsE-flat majorAllegro2/4~13 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 7

About this piece

Mozart's variations on 'Je suis Lindor' are a delightful display of his mastery in transforming a simple operatic aria into a virtuosic showpiece. They are characterized by their wit, charm, and ingenious melodic and harmonic inventiveness.

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Teacher notes

Focus on achieving fluid arpeggiated passages and precise articulation in the faster sections.

Technical focus

arpeggiosfinger-independenceornamentationrubatocantabile

Mood

brilliantelegantplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 12 Variations on 'Je suis Lindor' (K.354) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

12 Variations on 'Je suis Lindor' (K.354) 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.

What level do I need to play 12 Variations on 'Je suis Lindor'?

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.

How long is 12 Variations on 'Je suis Lindor'?

A typical performance of 12 Variations on 'Je suis Lindor' (K.354) lasts about 13 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 12 Variations on 'Je suis Lindor'?

12 Variations on 'Je suis Lindor' (K.354) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.