Question 1

How hard is Colonnen Walzer (Op.262) by Johann Strauss Jr.?

Accepted Answer

Colonnen Walzer (Op.262) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Colonnen Walzer?

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 Colonnen Walzer?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Colonnen Walzer (Op.262) lasts about 7 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Colonnen Walzer?

Accepted Answer

Colonnen Walzer (Op.262) 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 Colonnen Walzer?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Alexandrinen-Polka by Johann Strauss Jr., Bonbon-Polka by Johann Strauss Jr., Cagliostro-Walzer(from Cagliostro) by Johann Strauss Jr. — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.