This movement is part of Jensen's Op. 42 collection, showcasing his skill in combining march-like rhythmic vitality with delicate middle sections. It is a robust example of German Romantic character pieces.
The main challenge is executing the sharp, rhythmic chordal attacks without sacrificing precise dynamic layering.
Comparable difficulty and character — good candidates for what to learn next.
Alla Marcia, Canzonetta und Scherzo for Piano (Op.42) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.
You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.
A typical performance of Alla Marcia, Canzonetta und Scherzo for Piano (Op.42) lasts about 5 minutes.
Alla Marcia, Canzonetta und Scherzo for Piano (Op.42) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.
Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'A retirata d''a fanteria by Salvatore Gambardella, Au galop by Vincent d' Indy, Ballade by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.