Question 1

How hard is Civettuola by Carlos Gomes?

Accepted Answer

Civettuola is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Civettuola?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 Civettuola?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Civettuola lasts about 3 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Civettuola?

Accepted Answer

Civettuola 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 Civettuola?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bilboquet by Carlos Gomes, The Entertainer by Scott Joplin, 12 Variations on "Ah vous dirais-je, Maman" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.