Britannia

Daniel Steibelt

ClassicalObscuresonataC majorAllegro4/4~4 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Britannia by Daniel Steibelt is a virtuosic work typical of his Classical keyboard style. It is characterized by sparkling passagework and idiomatic writing that highlights the brilliance of the fortepiano.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is maintaining clarity and evenness in the rapid scalar passages.

Technical focus

alberti-bassarticulationfinger-independencespeed-agility

Mood

energeticbrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Britannia by Daniel Steibelt?

Britannia 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 Britannia?

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 Britannia?

A typical performance of Britannia lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Britannia?

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

What pieces are similar to Britannia?

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.