Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto No.20

Johann Nepomuk HummelK.466

RomanticKnownfantasyD minorAllegro4/4~2 min
H7
Henle (estimated)

About this piece

Hummel's cadenza is a historically significant addition to Mozart's K. 466, often favored for its adherence to the pianistic style of the early 19th century. It fits the concerto's mood perfectly while allowing for individual display.

Teacher notes

Students must pay close attention to the delicate, historically informed ornamentation throughout the passage.

Technical focus

speed-agilityornamentationarticulationvoicing

Mood

dramaticelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto No.20 (K.466) by Johann Nepomuk Hummel?

Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto No.20 (K.466) is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above.

What level do I need to play Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto No.20?

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's Piano Concerto No.20?

A typical performance of Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto No.20 (K.466) lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto No.20?

Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto No.20 (K.466) 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 No.20?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Capriccio for Piano by Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Variations on a Theme of Corelli by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Cadenza to Mozart's Piano Concerto No.23, BV B 9 by Ferruccio Busoni — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.