Bataille de Fleurus

Franz MezgerOp.11

ClassicalObscuremarchAllegro maestoso4/4~5 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This battle piece by Franz Mezger utilizes standard Classical textures to narrate military events. It relies on bold chordal themes and active rhythmic accompaniment common to the era's program music.

Teacher notes

Developing a powerful, resonant sound in the chords while maintaining precise articulation is critical.

Technical focus

articulationalberti-basslarge-chords

Mood

dramaticpowerful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bataille de Fleurus (Op.11) by Franz Mezger?

Bataille de Fleurus (Op.11) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Bataille de Fleurus?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 Bataille de Fleurus?

A typical performance of Bataille de Fleurus (Op.11) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bataille de Fleurus?

Bataille de Fleurus (Op.11) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bataille de Fleurus?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Passacaglia by George Frideric Handel, Ballade by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, 'The King of the Jews' - Incidental Music by Alexander Glazunov — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.