Question 1

How hard is Czárdás No.3 (Op.21) by Ernest Szemelényi?

Accepted Answer

Czárdás No.3 (Op.21) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Czárdás No.3?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 Czárdás No.3?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Czárdás No.3 (Op.21) lasts about 4 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Czárdás No.3?

Accepted Answer

Czárdás No.3 (Op.21) 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 Czárdás No.3?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bohemian Dance by Rudolf Friml, Ballade by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Allegro in D minor, MWV W 33 by Felix Mendelssohn — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.