Cadenza to Mozart Piano Concerto in F, no. 19

Kate LoderK. 459

RomanticObscurefantasyF majorAllegro4/4~2 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 8

About this piece

Kate Loder’s cadenza for Mozart’s 19th concerto is a rare nineteenth-century contribution that attempts to bridge the gap between Classical conciseness and Romantic expansion. Its rarity makes it a unique historical artifact in the performance tradition of Mozart concertos.

Teacher notes

The player must maintain a light, Mozartian touch despite the more active, idiomatic Romantic passagework present in the cadenza.

Technical focus

articulationornamentationfinger-independencespeed-agility

Mood

elegantprecise

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Cadenza to Mozart Piano Concerto in F, no. 19 (K. 459) by Kate Loder?

Cadenza to Mozart Piano Concerto in F, no. 19 (K. 459) is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play Cadenza to Mozart Piano Concerto in F, no. 19?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 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 Cadenza to Mozart Piano Concerto in F, no. 19?

A typical performance of Cadenza to Mozart Piano Concerto in F, no. 19 (K. 459) lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Cadenza to Mozart Piano Concerto in F, no. 19?

Cadenza to Mozart Piano Concerto in F, no. 19 (K. 459) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Cadenza to Mozart Piano Concerto in F, no. 19?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Sonatine by Maurice Ravel, Partita No. 1 in B-flat major by Johann Sebastian Bach, 12 Variations on 'Je suis Lindor' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.