Baroque fantasy

Michio AramakiOp.49

ModernObscurefantasy~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This piece is a contemporary pastiche styled after the Baroque era by Japanese composer Michio Aramaki. It blends characteristic Baroque formal sensibilities with accessible modern harmonic language.

Teacher notes

Maintain clarity of articulation throughout the intricate polyphonic lines.

Technical focus

ornamentationfinger-independencearticulation

Mood

elegantprecise

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Baroque fantasy (Op.49) by Michio Aramaki?

Baroque fantasy (Op.49) 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 Baroque fantasy?

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 Baroque fantasy?

A typical performance of Baroque fantasy (Op.49) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Baroque fantasy?

Baroque fantasy (Op.49) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Baroque fantasy?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Baroque fantasy (Additional option) by Michio Aramaki, Baroque fantasy by Michio Aramaki, Baroque fantasy by Michio Aramaki — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.