An die Hoffnung

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartK.390

ClassicalSpecialistromanceC majorAndante con moto4/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is a charming and somewhat reflective piano piece by Mozart, a short song titled 'An die Hoffnung' (To Hope). It is notable for its gentle melody and simple, elegant accompaniment.

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Teacher notes

The main technical challenge lies in maintaining a smooth, lyrical line with sensitive pedaling.

Technical focus

cantabilevoicingpedaling

Mood

lyricalserene

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is An die Hoffnung (K.390) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

An die Hoffnung (K.390) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play An die Hoffnung?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 An die Hoffnung?

A typical performance of An die Hoffnung (K.390) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for An die Hoffnung?

An die Hoffnung (K.390) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.