Question 1

How hard is Choros nº 5 by Heitor Villa-Lobos?

Accepted Answer

Choros nº 5 is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Choros nº 5?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

Question 3

How long is Choros nº 5?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Choros nº 5 lasts about 4 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Choros nº 5?

Accepted Answer

Choros nº 5 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

Question 5

What pieces are similar to Choros nº 5?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Chôros No.5, W207 by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Canto Karabalí by Ernesto Lecuona, Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.