Alleluja K,553

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

ClassicalFamousfugueC majorAllegro4/4~1.5 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

Mozart's "Alleluja" K.553 (listed as K,553) is a delightful choral fugue that showcases his mastery of contrapuntal writing and joyful expression. Its intricate vocal lines and clear harmonic progressions make it a staple for choral study.

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Teacher notes

Focus on precise articulation and clear voice leading in each of the contrapuntal lines.

Technical focus

articulationcounterpointvoicingspeed-agility

Mood

energeticbrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Alleluja K,553 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

Alleluja K,553 is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 2.

What level do I need to play Alleluja K,553?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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 Alleluja K,553?

A typical performance of Alleluja K,553 lasts about 1.5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Alleluja K,553?

Alleluja K,553 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.