At Baba Yaga

Marian Koval

ModernObscurefantasyAllegro moderato6/8~4 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

Koval’s programmatic work captures the ominous folklore of the Baba Yaga character. It is characterized by harsh accents and sudden shifts in dynamic texture.

Teacher notes

Practice the sudden, large chord changes to ensure accuracy at high speeds.

Technical focus

dramatic-contrastspeed-agilitylarge-chords

Mood

mysteriousdramatic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is At Baba Yaga by Marian Koval?

At Baba Yaga 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 At Baba Yaga?

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 At Baba Yaga?

A typical performance of At Baba Yaga lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for At Baba Yaga?

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

What pieces are similar to At Baba Yaga?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Piano Sonata No. 17 'Tempest', No. 2 by Ludwig van Beethoven, Allegro de concert by Aleksandr Scriabin, 'The King of the Jews' - Incidental Music by Alexander Glazunov — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.