Question 1

How hard is Ciaccona e fuga sul nome di Gesualdo by Carlotta Ferrari?

Accepted Answer

Ciaccona e fuga sul nome di Gesualdo 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.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Ciaccona e fuga sul nome di Gesualdo?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How long is Ciaccona e fuga sul nome di Gesualdo?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Ciaccona e fuga sul nome di Gesualdo lasts about 10 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Ciaccona e fuga sul nome di Gesualdo?

Accepted Answer

Ciaccona e fuga sul nome di Gesualdo 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 Ciaccona e fuga sul nome di Gesualdo?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bhavapriya Prelude and Fugue by Carlotta Ferrari, Ciaccona sul nome di Bach by Carlotta Ferrari, Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.