Question 1

How hard is Cocktail's Dance by Alfredo Casella?

Accepted Answer

Cocktail's Dance is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Cocktail's Dance?

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 Cocktail's Dance?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Cocktail's Dance lasts about 3 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Cocktail's Dance?

Accepted Answer

Cocktail's Dance 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 Cocktail's Dance?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Berceuse Triste by Alfredo Casella, Berceuse Triste by Alfredo Casella, 12 Variations on "Ah vous dirais-je, Maman" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.