Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto, BV B 10

Ferruccio Busoni

RomanticSpecialistfantasyE-flat majorAllegro4/4~2 min
H8
Henle (estimated)

About this piece

Busoni's cadenza displays his unique harmonic sensibility applied to the works of Mozart. It transforms the classical structure into a more dense, late-Romantic tapestry.

Teacher notes

The focus should be on maintaining a refined, Mozartian character while managing the complex, often chromatic inner voices added by Busoni.

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speed-agilityornamentationvoicingcounterpoint

Mood

elegantintellectual

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto, BV B 10 by Ferruccio Busoni?

Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto, BV B 10 is rated Henle level 8 of 9 — concert repertoire, roughly diploma level.

What level do I need to play Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto, BV B 10?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 8 — meaning you can already play level 7–8 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's Piano Concerto, BV B 10?

A typical performance of Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto, BV B 10 lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto, BV B 10?

Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto, BV B 10 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's Piano Concerto, BV B 10?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto No.23, BV B 9 by Ferruccio Busoni, Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 by Ferruccio Busoni, Canonic Variations & Fugue in C Minor by Ferruccio Busoni — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.