Bizarria

Aurélio Cavalcanti

RomanticObscurecaprice~3 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Bizarria is an intriguing character piece, likely composed as an etude-like work focusing on shifting moods. Its title suggests a capricious quality, characterized by sudden harmonic shifts and rhythmic surprises.

Teacher notes

Practice the dynamic transitions carefully to highlight the dramatic and quirky nature of the musical motifs.

Technical focus

articulationvoicingdramatic-contrast

Mood

mysteriousdramatic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bizarria by Aurélio Cavalcanti?

Bizarria is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Bizarria?

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 Bizarria?

A typical performance of Bizarria lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bizarria?

Bizarria is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bizarria?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Amor ardente by Aurélio Cavalcanti, Altiva by Aurélio Cavalcanti, Altiva by Aurélio Cavalcanti — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.