Bailado infernal, W160

Heitor Villa-Lobos

ModernSpecialisttoccataAllegro4/4~4 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10ABRSM 8

About this piece

A virtuosic and aggressive work by Villa-Lobos that utilizes jagged rhythms and thick, percussive chords. It is a striking example of modern Brazilian piano writing that pushes technical limits.

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Teacher notes

Mastering the wide-spanned, aggressive chords is the key challenge here.

Technical focus

speed-agilitydramatic-contrastoctave-runsvoicing

Mood

dramaticpowerfulmysterious

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bailado infernal, W160 by Heitor Villa-Lobos?

Bailado infernal, W160 is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 10.

What level do I need to play Bailado infernal, W160?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 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 Bailado infernal, W160?

A typical performance of Bailado infernal, W160 lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bailado infernal, W160?

Bailado infernal, W160 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.