Question 1

How hard is Czardas (Op.161) by Georges Auvray?

Accepted Answer

Czardas (Op.161) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Czardas?

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 Czardas?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Czardas (Op.161) lasts about 2 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Czardas?

Accepted Answer

Czardas (Op.161) 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 Czardas?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Croquette by Georges Auvray, Corysandre by Georges Auvray, The Entertainer by Scott Joplin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.