All'Antica

Jeff Manookian

ModernObscuresuiteAllegretto3/4~4 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

All'Antica is a pastiche work that draws inspiration from Baroque forms while maintaining a distinct modern harmonic sensibility. It is distinguished by its sophisticated ornamentation and structural discipline.

Teacher notes

The main difficulty lies in projecting a historically-informed sound while managing the modern chromatic shifts.

Technical focus

articulationvoicingrubato

Mood

elegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is All'Antica by Jeff Manookian?

All'Antica 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 All'Antica?

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 All'Antica?

A typical performance of All'Antica lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for All'Antica?

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

What pieces are similar to All'Antica?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Before the Fall of Night by Jeff Manookian, Cadenzas to Mozart's Piano Concerto No.17 by Jeff Manookian, Cadenzas to Mozart's Piano Concerto No.13 by Jeff Manookian — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.