3 Piano Sonatas

Johann Baptist CramerOp.11

ClassicalSpecialistsonataC majorAllegro4/4~17 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 7

About this piece

Johann Baptist Cramer's 3 Piano Sonatas Op. 11 are well-crafted Classical works that emphasize clarity, melodic elegance, and sound pianistic technique.

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Teacher notes

Developing a nimble finger technique and a clear, articulate touch are essential for these sonatas.

Technical focus

finger-independencearticulationcantabilealberti-bass

Mood

elegantenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 3 Piano Sonatas (Op.11) by Johann Baptist Cramer?

3 Piano Sonatas (Op.11) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play 3 Piano Sonatas?

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 3 Piano Sonatas?

A typical performance of 3 Piano Sonatas (Op.11) lasts about 17 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 3 Piano Sonatas?

3 Piano Sonatas (Op.11) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.