36 Cadenzas

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartK.624

ClassicalWell-knownetude
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 8

About this piece

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "36 Cadenzas" K.624 are virtuosic improvisations written for his piano concertos, designed to showcase both the soloist's and the composer's skill. They feature brilliant passagework, harmonic exploration, and often dramatic flair.

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Teacher notes

These cadenzas demand exceptional finger dexterity, rhythmic precision, and a strong sense of improvisational freedom.

Technical focus

finger-independencespeed-agilityarpeggiosarticulation

Mood

brilliantenergeticprecise

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 36 Cadenzas (K.624) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

36 Cadenzas (K.624) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play 36 Cadenzas?

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.

Where can I get free sheet music for 36 Cadenzas?

36 Cadenzas (K.624) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.