Question 1

How hard is Csárdás by Rafael Joseffy?

Accepted Answer

Csárdás 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 8.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Csárdás?

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 Csárdás?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Csárdás lasts about 4 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Csárdás?

Accepted Answer

Csárdás 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 Csárdás?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Csárdás No.2 by Rafael Joseffy, An der Quelle by Rafael Joseffy, Piano Sonata No. 8 'Pathétique' by Ludwig van Beethoven — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.