Ballet in B major, EngK 82

Johann Philipp Kirnberger

ClassicalObscuresuiteB majorAllegretto4/4~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Kirnberger was a significant theorist and composer who bridged the Baroque and Classical styles. This ballet piece showcases his mastery of refined, contrapuntal keyboard writing.

Teacher notes

Pay close attention to the stylistic execution of the ornaments to ensure they sound natural and not mechanical.

Technical focus

counterpointornamentationarticulation

Mood

intellectualelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Ballet in B major, EngK 82 by Johann Philipp Kirnberger?

Ballet in B major, EngK 82 is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Ballet in B major, EngK 82?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 Ballet in B major, EngK 82?

A typical performance of Ballet in B major, EngK 82 lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Ballet in B major, EngK 82?

Ballet in B major, EngK 82 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Ballet in B major, EngK 82?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Allegro in D major by Johann Philipp Kirnberger, Allegro fürs Clavier by Johann Philipp Kirnberger, Allegro in A-flat major, EngK 50 by Johann Philipp Kirnberger — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.