Ballet in E minor

Johann Adam Reincken

BaroqueObscuresuiteE minorAndante3/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Johann Adam Reincken was a major North German Baroque organist and composer. This ballet is a somber and expressive piece that displays the characteristic depth of Northern European Baroque keyboard writing.

Teacher notes

Focus on a deep, resonant tone and proper phrasing within the contrapuntal lines.

Technical focus

counterpointornamentationcantabile

Mood

melancholiccontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Ballet in E minor by Johann Adam Reincken?

Ballet in E minor 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 Ballet in E minor?

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 Ballet in E minor?

A typical performance of Ballet in E minor lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Ballet in E minor?

Ballet in E minor 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 E minor?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Gymnopédie No. 1 by Erik Satie, Gymnopédie No. 2 by Erik Satie, Gymnopédie No. 3 by Erik Satie — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.