A Berenice

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

ClassicalKnownsonataB-flat majorAllegro4/4~2 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 7

About this piece

Mozart's 'A Berenice' likely refers to an aria or a piano arrangement of one, possibly from an opera. Known for its grace and clarity, it would showcase elegant melodic lines and sparkling passagework characteristic of Mozart's style.

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Teacher notes

Develop rapid fingerwork and clean articulation in the rapid scales and arpeggios.

Technical focus

speed-agilityfinger-independencearpeggioswide-span

Mood

brilliantenergeticelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is A Berenice by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

A Berenice is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play A Berenice?

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 A Berenice?

A typical performance of A Berenice lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for A Berenice?

A Berenice is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.