4 Spiegelkanons

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartK.Anh.10.16

ClassicalObscureinvention2/4~5 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6

About this piece

Mozart's K. Anh. 10.16, '4 Spiegelkanons,' are contrapuntal studies, likely exploring canonic imitation in various forms. These pieces are valuable for developing an understanding of fugal writing and precise articulation.

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Teacher notes

The main technical challenge is maintaining clarity of each voice and executing precise imitative passages.

Technical focus

counterpointfinger-independencearticulationlayered-texture

Mood

intellectualpreciseplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 4 Spiegelkanons (K.Anh.10.16) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

4 Spiegelkanons (K.Anh.10.16) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play 4 Spiegelkanons?

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.

How long is 4 Spiegelkanons?

A typical performance of 4 Spiegelkanons (K.Anh.10.16) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 4 Spiegelkanons?

4 Spiegelkanons (K.Anh.10.16) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.