3 Sonatas

Johann Baptist Cramerop.35

ClassicalWell-knownsonata
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 8

About this piece

Cramer's Op. 35 sonatas represent a mature stage of his compositional style, offering greater technical challenges and deeper musical expression. They are refined examples of Classical sonata writing.

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Teacher notes

Demands refined control over voicing, dynamic shaping, and articulation for expressive phrasing.

Technical focus

finger-independencecantabilearpeggiosarticulationspeed-agilityrubato

Mood

lyricalelegantpassionate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 3 Sonatas (op.35) by Johann Baptist Cramer?

3 Sonatas (op.35) 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 3 Sonatas?

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 3 Sonatas?

3 Sonatas (op.35) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.