Bonaparte

Alexander EfimoffOp. 14

RomanticObscuremarchAllegro4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Bonaparte Op. 14 is a character piece written in a martial, patriotic style typical of the 19th-century salon repertoire. It is distinguished by its driving rhythmic profile and fanfare-like melodic figures.

Teacher notes

Practice the detached chords with precise timing to maintain the march character.

Technical focus

left-hand-independencespeed-agilityarticulation

Mood

energeticbrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bonaparte (Op. 14) by Alexander Efimoff?

Bonaparte (Op. 14) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Bonaparte?

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 Bonaparte?

A typical performance of Bonaparte (Op. 14) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bonaparte?

Bonaparte (Op. 14) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bonaparte?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Alexander's Ragtime Band by Irving Berlin, 'S Wonderful by George Gershwin, Solfegetto in C minor, H 220 by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.