Divertimento No.2 'Le retour du printemps', M.7.06

Johann Baptist Cramer

ClassicalObscurerondoC majorAllegretto2/4~4 min

About this piece

This piece is a light, pedagogical work from Cramer's lesser-known collection of divertimenti. It is defined by its clean, symmetrical phrasing and classical charm typical of the early 19th-century salon style.

What makes it challenging

At Henle 4 this is an intermediate piece that expects secure technique and real attention to phrasing. The main demands: Alberti-bass accompaniment kept quiet and even under the melody; precise articulation — the difference between crisp and blurred is the piece; and fine finger independence within the hand.

Beyond that, expect ornaments that need to sound effortless, not squeezed in.

Teacher notes

Focus on the crispness of the articulation and the evenness of the left-hand accompaniment.

Technical focus

alberti-bassarticulationfinger-independenceornamentation

Mood

elegantplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Divertimento No.2 'Le retour du printemps', M.7.06 by Johann Baptist Cramer?

Divertimento No.2 'Le retour du printemps', M.7.06 is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Divertimento No.2 'Le retour du printemps', M.7.06?

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.

How long is Divertimento No.2 'Le retour du printemps', M.7.06?

A typical performance of Divertimento No.2 'Le retour du printemps', M.7.06 lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Divertimento No.2 'Le retour du printemps', M.7.06?

Divertimento No.2 'Le retour du printemps', M.7.06 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Divertimento No.2 'Le retour du printemps', M.7.06?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 11 Variations on 'Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen', M.6.02 by Johann Baptist Cramer, 11 Variations on “Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen” by Johann Baptist Cramer, Divertimento No.1, M.7.05 by Johann Baptist Cramer — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.