3 Piano Sonatas

Johann Baptist CramerOp.15

ClassicalSpecialistsonatatheme-and-variationsE-flat majorAllegro3/4~12 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Johann Baptist Cramer's Op. 15 sonatas are exemplary of his pedagogical and compositional skill in the Classical era, often featuring beautiful melodies and well-crafted structures. The set includes pieces that are both technically engaging and musically rewarding.

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Teacher notes

Focus on developing a smooth legato line and controlled dexterity in faster passages.

Technical focus

finger-independencearpeggioscantabilevoicingflowing-sixteenths

Mood

lyricalelegantserene

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 3 Piano Sonatas (Op.15) by Johann Baptist Cramer?

3 Piano Sonatas (Op.15) 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.15) lasts about 12 minutes.

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

3 Piano Sonatas (Op.15) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.