Bajeczka

Henri KowalskiOp.64

RomanticObscureromanceE-flat majorAllegretto2/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Henri Kowalski's Bajeczka is a charming 19th-century salon piece. It displays typical romantic idioms such as cascading arpeggios and light, ornamental melodic figuration.

Teacher notes

Students must master the delicate balance of the right-hand fioritura and the rhythmic accuracy required in the light accompaniment.

Technical focus

arpeggioscantabileornamentationpedaling

Mood

playfuleleganttender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bajeczka (Op.64) by Henri Kowalski?

Bajeczka (Op.64) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Bajeczka?

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 Bajeczka?

A typical performance of Bajeczka (Op.64) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bajeczka?

Bajeczka (Op.64) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bajeczka?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bajeczka by Henri Kowalski, 12 Variations on 'La bergère Célimène' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 12 Variations on "La bérgere Célimène" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.